Unresponsive 5-year-old girl among 3 hurt in fire near 41st and Sheridan
MILWAUKEE -- A 5-year-old child was one of three people injured in a house fire near 41st and Sheridan.It happened just before 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 4.
Firefighters called out to 2 morning fires at Milwaukee Iron and Scrap; Covanta Environmental Solutions
MIILWAUKEE -- Firefighters were on the scene of separate fires in Milwaukee early Tuesday, July 3.Both happened around 7 a.m.At Milwaukee Iron and Scrap near 33rd and Villard, a fire broke out in a barrel of metal shavings.
5 displaced by fire believed to have started in attic near Layton and Mitchell
MILWAUKEE -- Five people were displaced by a fire at a home near Layton and Mitchell Sunday, July 1.It happened around noon.Everyone was able to get out of the home before firefighters arrived.
'So proud of these guys:' Roman Electric employees honored for pulling man, baby from burning home
MILWAUKEE -- Three Roman Electric employees were honored Tuesday, June 26 for their quick actions which allowed them to save the lives of a man and baby trapped in a burning home in Milwaukee in March.The fire happened on March 12 near 70th and Dickinson.
Fire breaks out in apartment building basement on Milwaukee's northwest side
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Monday morning, June 25 responded to the scene of an apartment fire on Milwaukee's northwest side.It happened around 12:30 a.m. on 97th Street near Michele Street.Authorities say the fire broke out in the basement of an apartment building.
On 1st day of summer, MFD kicks off 'Warm Up Winter' campaign to buy coats for kids
MILWAUKEE -- On Thursday, June 21, the first day of summer, Milwaukee firefighters had winter on the mind.MFD officials kicked off their 2018 "Warm Up Winter" campaign -- asking people to help fill the boot.The money will be used to purchase brand new winter coats for children in need."This is our big fundraiser for the year -- to get the money for the coats for these kids, so it's a good thing for the kids of the City of Milwaukee that don't have jackets for the winter time," said Troy Klemstein, Milwaukee Fire Department captain.Firefighters will also be collecting donations on Friday and Saturday at intersections near the 30 Milwaukee fire stations.
Woman, 2 dogs rescued from house fire in Milwaukee, cause under investigation
MILWAUKEE -- A woman says she's lucky to be alive after a fire started in her Milwaukee home early Thursday morning, June 21."It was nuts," said Tara Orlowski.Around 3:30 a.m., Orlowski woke up to the sound of a fire alarm going off and white smoke flooding her bedroom in her home near 70th and Euclid.
No injuries after fire at home near 82nd and Mill
MILWAUKEE -- There were no injuries after a fire at a home near 82nd and Mill.It happened shortly before 5 p.m.Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control.
MFD: 1 taken to hospital following 3-vehicle crash near 76th and Good Hope
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to a crash Sunday morning, June 17 near 76th and Good Hope.It happened just before 10 a.m. and involved three vehicles.According to Milwaukee police, one person was taken to the hospital with serious injures and several others were taken for non-life threatening injuries.The cause of the crash is under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
MFD: Possible lightning strike sparks house fire near 16th & Locust
MILWAUKEE -- A potential lightning strike sparks a house fire in Milwaukee early Saturday morning.
Sheriff's officials identify 2 killed in motorcycle crash that shut down 794 at Carferry
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said two people were killed in a crash on 794 near Carferry Drive involving a motorcycle Wednesday night, June 13.
Mother charged in connection with death of daughter who died after fire reaches plea deal
MILWAUKEE -- The mother of a baby girl who died after a fire near 28th and Meinecke in Milwaukee in February has reached a plea deal in the case against her.Quintella Owens, 31, of Milwaukee on Monday, June 11 pleaded no contest to one count of neglecting a child, consequence is death, as party to a crime.Two other charges were dismsised as a result of the plea deal.Owens will be sentenced on Aug. 17.Quamyiia Owens, who just celebrated her first birthday in December, died at the hospital on Feb. 11 after the fire Feb. 10 prosecutors say was sparked by Owens' brother, after three children were left home alone.
Red Cross assists 21 people displaced following fire on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE -- The Red Cross is helping 21 people who were displaced after a fire near North Palmer Street and Concordia Avenue.Officials were called to the scene shortly after 7 p.m. Saturday, June 9.The Milwaukee Fire Department says the fire affected the first and second floor of the home.The Red Cross is providing emergency aid, car and mental health resources for those displaced. 12 of the people displaced were children.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Milwaukee officials: 5 displaced after house fire near 47th and Locust
MILWAUKEE -- Five people are displaced following a fire near 47th and Locust Friday afternoon, June 8.The Milwaukee Fire Department was called to the scene around 2:30 p.m.PHOTO GALLERYOfficials say the fire was contained to one home.
8 people safely evacuate home after fire near 38th and Vliet
MILWAUKEE -- Eight people, including seven children, were able to escape a home safely after a fire broke out Monday night, June 4.It happened near 38th and Vliet.
Woman with disabilities pulled from burning home on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Monday morning, June 4 responded to the scene of a house fire on Milwaukee's south side.