'She was lucky:' Neighbor pulls woman from burning home, arson investigation underway
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are searching for the arsonist who set a north side home on fire.
Fire sparked at 70th and Arthur when cat chewed through oxygen line, causing explosion
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were taken to the hospital after a duplex fire that happened near S. 70th Street and W.
4 displaced after fire near Delaware and Trowbridge in Bay View
MILWAUKEE -- Four people were displaced after a fire broke out near Delaware and Trowbridge in Bay View on Tuesday evening, Dec. 18.American Red Cross volunteers responded to the scene to help those displaced.No injuries were reported.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Firefighters rescue person trapped in burning home near 69th and Florist
MILWAUKEE -- One person was rescued from a burning home on Friday morning, Dec. 14 in Milwaukee.It happened near 69th and Florist around 10 a.m.Fire officials said the fire started on the first floor, and one person was trapped upstairs when crews arrived.Firefighters used a ladder to get that person out safely, along with a couple dogs that were in the home.PHOTO GALLERYIt took about 30 minutes to get the fire under control.The cause is under investigation.
Multiple people displaced following house fire near 11th and Grant
MILWAUKEE -- Multiple people are displaced after a house fire on near 11th and Grant in Milwaukee.It happened around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12.Fire officials say there was a lot of damage to the structure.
Police: Driver hurt in crash, shooting near 7th and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 7th and Capitol around 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9.Investigators say the victim, a 35-year-old man, was shot while driving away from an argument he had right before the shooting.
MFD: Firefighter injured after fire near Whitnall and Pine on city's south side
MILWAUKEE -- One firefighter was injured after a fire broke out inside a home near Whitnall and Pine Avenue on Milwaukee's south side early Sunday, Dec. 9.According to fire officials, a chimney fire extended into the surrounding walls of the home.
'Somebody got enemies:' Officials investigate 3 fires in 3 days at northwest side apartment building
MILWAUKEE -- Three separate fires at the same location in just the past three days.
Milwaukee firefighters, Admirals announce partnership with Warm Up Winter program
MILWAUKEE-- The Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD), Milwaukee Admirals and Traction Factory kicked off on Thursday, Nov. 29 their joint partnership in association with the 2018-19 Warm Up Winter program.MFD works with Milwaukee Public Schools to determine the areas of greatest need.
Red Cross assists residents after fire at home near 11th and Locust
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department was called out to a house fire near 11th and Locust on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 25.We're told the fire started on the first floor and extended to the second before making its way to the attic.The cause is under investigation.Everyone inside was able to get out safely, and they were being assisted by the American Red Cross.PHOTO GALLERY
We Energies: Gas service line struck near 15th and Lincoln, some evacuations took place
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies officials said customers were able to get back into their homes on Wednesday evening, Nov. 21 after a construction crew doing work near 15th and Lincoln struck a gas service line.The incident happened around 3:45 p.m. We Energies crews on the scene were able to identify the spot where the gas was leaking -- and gas was shut off.Crews were then doing the necessary repairs -- and were in the neighborhood to assist residents once service was fully restored.
Police: 13-year-old girl shot, killed while inside home at 13th and Hopkins
MILWAUKEE -- Police and fire officials were called out to the scene of a fatal shooting near 13th and Hopkins on Monday night, Nov. 19.
Man seriously injured after being stabbed multiple times, run over by car
MILWAUKEE — A 20-year-old man sustained serious injuries after being stabbed multiple times and run over by a vehicle in Milwaukee.
Man shot, wounded after argument near Melvina and Fond du Lac
MILWAUKEE -- A 32-year-old man was shot near Melvina Street and Fond du Lac Avenue on Saturday night, Nov. 18.According to Milwaukee police, the man was involved in argument with a group of suspects around 8:20 p.m.During the incident, one of the suspects grabbed a gun and shot the man.The victim was treated on scene by the Milwaukee Fire Department and sent to a nearby hospital.
Milwaukee Fire Cadet Program looks to recruit new applicants
MILWAUKEE -- There's a push to get more young people interested in firefighting.A fire cadet open house at the Milwaukee Safety Academy on Teutonia Avenue was held on Saturday, Nov. 17.
Milwaukee officials team up with Messmer St. Rose to serve Thanksgiving meals
MILWAUKEE -- Messmer High School students got plenty of help serving an early Thanksgiving meal on Saturday, Nov. 17.The Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee Fire Department and Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office deputies helped the high schoolers serve food at Messmer St.