Fire damages home near 4th and Plainfield in Milwaukee, cause under investigation
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Tuesday morning, July 23 responded to the scene of a house fire near 4th and Plainfield in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Tuesday morning, July 23 responded to the scene of a house fire near 4th and Plainfield in Milwaukee.
Firefighters battle 3-alarm blaze near 14th and National in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A fire tore through a welding business near 14th and National on Friday afternoon, July 19.
MILWAUKEE -- A fire tore through a welding business near 14th and National on Friday afternoon, July 19.
'Exposed to fumes:' 2 suffer minor injuries after hazmat spill on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police and the Milwaukee Fire Department on were on the scene of a hazmat spill overnight on the city's south side.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police and the Milwaukee Fire Department on were on the scene of a hazmat spill overnight on the city's south side.
Lawsuit says Trinity Lutheran Church fire caused by grinder use on roof; damage estimated at $24M+
MILWAUKEE -- Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church filed suit against the contractor performing work on the roof when a four-alarm fire gutted the church on May 15, 2018.The lawsuit was filed July 1 against Langer Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc.
MILWAUKEE -- Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church filed suit against the contractor performing work on the roof when a four-alarm fire gutted the church on May 15, 2018.The lawsuit was filed July 1 against Langer Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc.
'A dangerous situation:' 2 drivers escaped major injury after fiery crash involving Johnsonville semi
MILWAUKEE -- Another fiery crash prompted another freeway shutdown -- this time in Milwaukee County on Sunday night, July 14.
MILWAUKEE -- Another fiery crash prompted another freeway shutdown -- this time in Milwaukee County on Sunday night, July 14.
Firefighters extinguish scrap metal fire at United Milwaukee Scrap
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters responded to a fire at United Milwaukee Scrap near 35th and Townsend Sunday afternoon, July 14.According to fire officials, a fire broke out at the scrapyard, and a piece of scrap metal was burning.MFD officials said it may have started by spontaneous combustion, but could not immediately confirm that.There were no buildings in any danger.The official cause was under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters responded to a fire at United Milwaukee Scrap near 35th and Townsend Sunday afternoon, July 14.According to fire officials, a fire broke out at the scrapyard, and a piece of scrap metal was burning.MFD officials said it may have started by spontaneous combustion, but could not immediately confirm that.There were no buildings in any danger.The official cause was under investigation.
'We're going to help:' Motorcyclists ride together to support the Milwaukee Junior Fire Institute
MILWAUKEE -- For the second time, bikers geared up for a ride to raise awareness and funding for the Milwaukee Junior Fire Institute.
MILWAUKEE -- For the second time, bikers geared up for a ride to raise awareness and funding for the Milwaukee Junior Fire Institute.
Case dismissed against firefighter accused of harassing, inappropriately touching co-worker
MILWAUKEE -- Michael Peden, a Milwaukee Fire Department "acting lieutenant" charged with second degree sexual assault/use of force, had charges against him dismissed on Thursday, July 11.
MILWAUKEE -- Michael Peden, a Milwaukee Fire Department "acting lieutenant" charged with second degree sexual assault/use of force, had charges against him dismissed on Thursday, July 11.
'I saw 2 males running:' Police investigate homicide after man found dead in vehicle that burst into flames
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police made a grisly discovery Monday morning, July 8 after a vehicle burst into flames near 9th and Cleveland.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police made a grisly discovery Monday morning, July 8 after a vehicle burst into flames near 9th and Cleveland.
No injuries after fire in apartment building elevator shaft; some residents displaced
MILWAUKEE -- No one was hurt in a fire that began in an elevator shaft at an apartment building near Marshall and Juneau on Milwaukee's lower east side Monday night, July 8.It happened just after 9 p.m. at the four-story apartment building, and fire extended to the roof.
MILWAUKEE -- No one was hurt in a fire that began in an elevator shaft at an apartment building near Marshall and Juneau on Milwaukee's lower east side Monday night, July 8.It happened just after 9 p.m. at the four-story apartment building, and fire extended to the roof.
MFD: 1 pronounced dead at scene of shooting near 21st and Pierce
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department confirmed a fatal shooting took place near 21st and Pierce on Sunday evening, July 7.It happened just before 7:15 p.m.MFD officials said at least one person was pronounced dead at the scene.The circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department confirmed a fatal shooting took place near 21st and Pierce on Sunday evening, July 7.It happened just before 7:15 p.m.MFD officials said at least one person was pronounced dead at the scene.The circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation.
MFD responds to 2-vehicle rollover crash near 75th and Bobolink
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department were on the scene of a rollover crash near 75th and Bobolink Sunday afternoon, July 7.It happened shortly after 11 a.m.A FOX6 News viewer shared photos from the scene -- showing a white vehicle that was flipped onto its side, coming to rest inches away from a house, and a gray vehicle that appeared to have damage to its front end.PHOTO GALLERYIt's unclear what may have caused the crash.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department were on the scene of a rollover crash near 75th and Bobolink Sunday afternoon, July 7.It happened shortly after 11 a.m.A FOX6 News viewer shared photos from the scene -- showing a white vehicle that was flipped onto its side, coming to rest inches away from a house, and a gray vehicle that appeared to have damage to its front end.PHOTO GALLERYIt's unclear what may have caused the crash.
Milwaukee Fire Department helps mom, son rescue family of ducks near Capitol Drive
MILWAUKEE -- A family of ducks was rescued by the Milwaukee Fire Department on Thursday, June 27 -- and the photos of the operation are just too cute!Vanessa Benning said she was driving her son to camp and almost hit a duck near Capitol Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- A family of ducks was rescued by the Milwaukee Fire Department on Thursday, June 27 -- and the photos of the operation are just too cute!Vanessa Benning said she was driving her son to camp and almost hit a duck near Capitol Dr.
Warm Up Winter: MFD officials collect donations to buy winter coats for kids in need
MILWAUKEE -- On a warm Tuesday, June 25, officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department collected donations for their "Warm Up Winter" program, which provides new winter coats for Milwaukee students in need.Since 2011, more than 34,000 winter coats have been furnished to Milwaukee students at 70 schools, with a total of $502,000 raised through fundraising efforts such as this annual three-day event.Oftentimes, when children do not have proper coats, they will either fail to attend school and/or will not participate in outdoor recess, which helps them burn excess energy and allows them to focus during class.
MILWAUKEE -- On a warm Tuesday, June 25, officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department collected donations for their "Warm Up Winter" program, which provides new winter coats for Milwaukee students in need.Since 2011, more than 34,000 winter coats have been furnished to Milwaukee students at 70 schools, with a total of $502,000 raised through fundraising efforts such as this annual three-day event.Oftentimes, when children do not have proper coats, they will either fail to attend school and/or will not participate in outdoor recess, which helps them burn excess energy and allows them to focus during class.
Rubbish fire spreads to vacant home near Richards and North in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Tuesday morning, June 25 responded to the scene of fire near Richards Street and North Avenue in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Tuesday morning, June 25 responded to the scene of fire near Richards Street and North Avenue in Milwaukee.
'Removed the whole roof:' Fire damages home near 17th and Atkinson; no injuries
MILWAUKEE -- An intense fire tore through a home on Milwaukee's north side early Monday morning, June 17 -- nearly gutting it completely.
MILWAUKEE -- An intense fire tore through a home on Milwaukee's north side early Monday morning, June 17 -- nearly gutting it completely.
2 motorcyclists hurt in crash on I-43 in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Two motorcyclists are hurt following a crash on I-43 in Milwaukee on Saturday, June 15.Video from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) shows a group of motorcyclists on the shoulder of I-43 southbound near Brown Street.A FOX6 News camera captured first responders tending to one of the motorcyclists at the scene.PHOTO GALLERYThe Milwaukee Fire Department tells FOX6 News two people were transported from this scene to the hospital.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office was also called to the scene.
MILWAUKEE -- Two motorcyclists are hurt following a crash on I-43 in Milwaukee on Saturday, June 15.Video from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) shows a group of motorcyclists on the shoulder of I-43 southbound near Brown Street.A FOX6 News camera captured first responders tending to one of the motorcyclists at the scene.PHOTO GALLERYThe Milwaukee Fire Department tells FOX6 News two people were transported from this scene to the hospital.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office was also called to the scene.
Police: Pedestrian struck by school bus near 44th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department were called out to the scene of a crash involving a person who was struck by a bus.It happened near 44th and Center Wednesday afternoon, June 12.Police said a school bus struck a pedestrian, who suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.The school bus driver remained on scene.The investigation was ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department were called out to the scene of a crash involving a person who was struck by a bus.It happened near 44th and Center Wednesday afternoon, June 12.Police said a school bus struck a pedestrian, who suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.The school bus driver remained on scene.The investigation was ongoing.