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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MFD rescues 4 people from burning home near Bremen and Keefe
MILWAUKEE -- Four people needed to be rescued from a burning home on Bremen Street near Keefe Avenue Thursday evening, December 7th.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, the fire was on the second floor of the home -- trapping people inside.
MILWAUKEE -- Four people needed to be rescued from a burning home on Bremen Street near Keefe Avenue Thursday evening, December 7th.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, the fire was on the second floor of the home -- trapping people inside.
Red Cross assisting 7 people following house fire on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- The Red Cross is assisting seven people following a three-unit house fire Thursday night, December 7th on the city's south side.It happened near 25th and Greenfield around 11:00 p.m.
MILWAUKEE -- The Red Cross is assisting seven people following a three-unit house fire Thursday night, December 7th on the city's south side.It happened near 25th and Greenfield around 11:00 p.m.
MFD acting lieutenant accused of making racist comments to co-worker, touching her inappropriately
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Fire Department "acting lieutenant" has been formally charged with second degree sexual assault/use of force.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Fire Department "acting lieutenant" has been formally charged with second degree sexual assault/use of force.
Milwaukee Fire Dept. mourns passing of Kristin Ciganek, firefighter who battled cancer
MILWAUKEE -- Kristin Ciganek, a Milwaukee firefighter who battled colon cancer, has passed away.
MILWAUKEE -- Kristin Ciganek, a Milwaukee firefighter who battled colon cancer, has passed away.
MFD: Extremely heavy fire at Kern's Auto Repair Shop near 21st and Hampton
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters were called out to an auto shop Monday night, December 4th for a fire.It happened at Kern's Auto Repair Shop near 21st and Hampton.Fire officials found extremely heavy fire in all three bays at the repair shop.The cause of the fire is under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters were called out to an auto shop Monday night, December 4th for a fire.It happened at Kern's Auto Repair Shop near 21st and Hampton.Fire officials found extremely heavy fire in all three bays at the repair shop.The cause of the fire is under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
$20K cash bail for Milwaukee firefighter accused of sexually assaulting co-worker
MILWAUKEE -- Online court records show cash bail has been set at $20,000 for a Milwaukee firefighter accused of sexually assaulting a co-worker.
MILWAUKEE -- Online court records show cash bail has been set at $20,000 for a Milwaukee firefighter accused of sexually assaulting a co-worker.
Charges could come soon for MFD employee accused of sexually assaulting coworker
MILWAUKEE -- There are sexual assault allegations within the Milwaukee Fire Department.
MILWAUKEE -- There are sexual assault allegations within the Milwaukee Fire Department.
Milwaukee Fire Department employee arrested for sexual assault of a co-worker
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials report a male Milwaukee Fire Department heavy equipment operator was arrested for second-degree sexual assault by use of force against a female co-worker.The MFD employee was arrested at approximately 5:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2nd.According to MFD, the department arrested the man with the cooperation of the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Milwaukee Fire Department Administration.The Milwaukee Fire Department will not be commenting at this time, as it is an ongoing investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials report a male Milwaukee Fire Department heavy equipment operator was arrested for second-degree sexual assault by use of force against a female co-worker.The MFD employee was arrested at approximately 5:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2nd.According to MFD, the department arrested the man with the cooperation of the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Milwaukee Fire Department Administration.The Milwaukee Fire Department will not be commenting at this time, as it is an ongoing investigation.
Crews called out to fire at recycling yard near 35th and Townsend
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Tuesday, November 28th responded to the scene of a fire near 35th and Townsend in Milwaukee.Crews responded to the scene shortly after 12:00 p.m.It happened at a recycling yard.No additional details have been released.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Tuesday, November 28th responded to the scene of a fire near 35th and Townsend in Milwaukee.Crews responded to the scene shortly after 12:00 p.m.It happened at a recycling yard.No additional details have been released.