MFD: 30 people evacuated after gas main leak near 7th and National
MILWAUKEE -- A gas main leak near 7th and National in Milwaukee, required 30 people to evacuate from nearby businesses on Saturday, January 13th.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, the incident happened shortly after 3 p.m.Officials say the line was struck during a deconstruction of a building in the area.
Milwaukee firefighters respond to duplex fire near 77th and Thurston
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials responded to a fire near 77th and Thurston Friday night, January 12th.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, the fire was in a two-story wood framed duplex.All residents were able to evacuate safely before fire crews arrived.There were no injuries.Officials do not believe the building was a total loss and are still waiting for damage estimates.The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Crews called out to Waste Management in Milwaukee for front end loader on fire
MILWAUKEE -- Fire crews were called out to Waste Management in Milwaukee Wednesday evening, Jan. 10.There was a front end loader on fire at the facility on fire at the facility at 107th and Brown Deer.
"A heavy loss:" Fire damages home near 39th and Roberts in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Wednesday morning, Jan. 10 responded to the scene of a house near 39th and Roberts in Milwaukee.
MFD: 2 families displaced following fire near 86th and Melvina
MILWAUKEE -- Two people suffered from smoke inhalation after a duplex fire near 86th and Melvina overnight Friday, January 5th.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, the fire started on the first floor and crept up to the second.One of the victims was taken to the hospital -- the other refused to go.PHOTO GALLERYOfficials say the fire caused $125,000 worth of damage, and displaced two families.No word yet on what caused the fire.
Milwaukee officials respond to fire at Sellars Absorbent Materials
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials responded to a fire at Sellars Absorbent Materials Thursday afternoon, January 4th.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, the fire was contained to an exhaust vent system and the roof surrounding it.PHOTO GALLERYThe cause was accidental and had to do with operating equipment, officials say.No one was hurt.At this time, there is no damage estimate.
"Bad things happen:" Fire destroys sailboat being restored, Milwaukee man's home for nearly 6 years
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is starting off the new year with nothing -- after his sailboat was destroyed in a fire early on New Year's Day.
Officials: 3 adults, child displaced after house fire on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE -- Four people including a child have been displaced after fire swept through their home near 35th and Custer on Milwaukee's north side.Fire crews were dispatched to the scene around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2nd.Officials say the home suffered significant damage throughout.
Fire at Milwaukee apartment complex contained by sprinkler system, dozens displaced
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a fire at the Hawley Ridge Apartments on N.
"It's just a mess:" 3-alarm fire destroys 2 homes; firefighters challenged by bitter cold
MILWAUKEE -- A three-alarm fire destroyed one house and badly damaged another on Milwaukee's north side on Thursday morning, December 28th.
MFD firefighters battle blaze amid bitterly cold temps; family of 6 loses nearly everything
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters battled a house fire in bitter cold temperatures on Milwaukee's south side on Tuesday morning, December 26th and six people lost their home the day after Christmas.
Suspicious fire: Tenant alerted in home near 29th and Atkinson by cat who began clawing him
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department are investigating a fire they're calling suspicious in nature that happened at a home near 29th and Glendale on Christmas Day Monday, December 25th.It happened around 11:00 a.m. and was contained to one room in the home.It caused $50,000 in damage to the structure, and $10,000 in damage to contents.No one was hurt.
2 people taken to hospital following vehicle accident near 1st and North
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were sent to the hospital following a car accident near 1st and North early Sunday morning, December 24th.Fire officials said the two people were victims of a t-bone accident at a high rate of speed around 3:30 a.m..One victim had to be extricated from a vehicle and two victims ended up being taken to the hospital.
Kitchen fire being investigated near Astor and Brady Streets
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials responded to a kitchen fire that happened near North Astor and Brady Streets.The call to officials came in around 6:30 p.m.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, the fire was contained to the one-unit kitchen.
MFD terminates 5 cadets following sexual harassment, conduct complaints
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department is taking action against a group of young men in its cadet program.
Police: Pursuit of stolen car ends in crash near Fond du Lac and Locust; multiple injuries and arrests
MILWAUKEE -- An investigation is underway after a crash Sunday night, December 17th near Fond du Lac and Locust.
Honor Guard raises ladder, flies flag as MFD lieutenant who died of cancer laid to rest
MILWAUKEE -- A funeral was held Wednesday, December 13th for a Milwaukee Fire Department lieutenant who passed away following a 5-year battle with cancer.FOX6 News ran a story about Kristin Ciganek after she was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer.Her diagnosis inspired MFD to apply for a grant for employee physicals and blood work cancer screenings, which it received.On Wednesday night, the Honor Guard raised two ladders and flew the American flag in Ciganek's honor.She was a mother of three.