Red Cross assisting family of 4 after house fire near 4th and Locust in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- The Red Cross is assisting a family of four following a house fire early Friday morning, July 7th.It happened around 3 a.m. near 4th and Locust.The home has been declared "unlivable."Emergency housing assistance is being provided to the family, as well as comfort kits and financial support for food.No additional details have been released -- including the cause of the fire or the amount of damage sustained.
"Very difficult to process:" 70-year-old man found dead after arson in duplex near 28th and Becher
MILWAUKEE -- An investigation is underway after a fatal arson early Monday morning, July 3rd on Milwaukee's south side.It happened at a duplex near 28th and Becher around 2:30 a.m.Police say a 70-year-old man was found dead inside the home.
"Extremely cold water:" MFD's Dive Team out before, during, after U.S. Bank Fireworks Show
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's lakefront was a busy place Monday, July 3rd ahead of the big U.S. Bank Fireworks Show, and officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department will be patrolling the water and the surrounding area in an effort its a fun and safe celebration for all.Every Fourth of July, the water draws people in.
4 adults displaced after attic fire in home near 49th and Concordia
MILWAUKEE -- An investigation is underway after a fire at a home near 49th and Concordia Sunday, July 2nd.It happened around 12:30 p.m.Fire officials said this was an attic fire, and four adults were displaced as a result.It happened in a two-and-a-half-story wood-framed home.No one was hurt.A damage estimate hasn't yet been determined.
Fire causes $58K worth of damage to home near 39th and Rohr; no one home at the time
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department are investigating a fire that happened at a home near 39th and Rohr Sunday, July 2nd.It happened around 6:15 a.m.Officials said the fire happened in a one-and-a-half-story home, and no one was home at the time.There were no injuries, and no one was displaced by this fire.
Garage fire causes $74K worth of damage near 49th and Hadley; no one hurt
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department are investigating a garage fire that happened near 49th and Hadley.It happened shortly before midnight.Fire officials said it caused $74,000 in damage.
MFD investigates 2 separate fires on the city's northwest side
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department are investigating two separate house fires that happened early Friday morning, June 23rd.The first happened around 1:00 a.m. near 22nd and Wright.At this time, there's no word if anyone was hurt or how much damage was caused.
"I'm the one that did it:" Homicide charges filed after fatal arson caught on camera
MILWAUKEE -- Homicide charges have been filed against a woman caught on camera setting fire to a home near 12th and Wright.
"These are our replacements:" Future firefighters put to the test in basic training
MILWAUKEE -- Future firefighters are put to the test.
Family of woman caught on camera setting fire to home says fight with boyfriend prompted arson
MILWAUKEE -- The family of a woman caught on camera setting a home on fire Friday, June 16th in Milwaukee is urging her to turn herself in.
"Y'all got a lighter?" Cell phone video shows woman setting fatal fire near 12th and Wright
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide and arson near 12th and Wright that happened Friday, June 16th.
MFD responds to fire on Summerfest grounds
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to a golf cart that was on fire at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater (previously the Marcus Amphitheater) on the Summerfest grounds Friday afternoon, June 16th.The fire department was called to the scene shortly after 1:30 p.m.According to a statement from Summerfest officials, crews responded promptly and all security procedures were followed.
Officials: Fire at home on Milwaukee's south side displaces 12 people
MILWAUKEE -- Twelve people were displaced by a fire in a two-family building on Milwaukee's south side early Sunday, June 11th.The Milwaukee Fire Department was called to the home at 13th and Harrison around 1:00 a.m.Officials say the fire caused damage to the structure only -- nobody was hurt.The cause of the fire is being ruled as accidental.The Red Cross was on the scene to assist those who needed help.
"Emotions can run the gamut:" First responders cope with deaths of 6 young children in just 5 days
MILWAUKEE -- Six baby and toddler deaths in five days.
Milwaukee police investigate body found in field near 73rd and Florist
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Fire Department on Thursday afternoon responded to the area near 73rd and Florist — where they discovered a body in a field Thursday afternoon, June 8th.Officials were called to the scene around 2:15 p.m.Police said witnesses discovered the victim, and they’re now working to identify that person and determine a cause of death.
"It's messed up:" 1 killed in fire at home near Palmer and Concordia; family member in custody
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 30-year-old man turned himself in after a fatal fire Saturday night, June 3rd near Palmer and Concordia.Police say 35-year-old Shakira Hicks was killed in this homicide, which happened around 10:30 p.m.Hicks was pronounced dead at the scene.The investigation is ongoing.
5 people, including 2 children, displaced after house fire in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- The American Red Cross is assisting five people including two children after fire swept through a home on Milwaukee's north side early Saturday, June 3rd.The fire broke out shortly before 3:30 a.m. near 41st and Lisbon.Officials say the fire started in the attic of a duplex.
"A lot of dogs:" Animal foster mother loses 5 of 10 dogs in fire near 102nd and Vera
MILWAUKEE -- Five dogs died after a fire in a home near 102nd and Vera Tuesday night, May 30th.It happened around 9:45 p.m. Fawn Argo said she knew something was wrong."I heard her yelling at the kids," Argo said.