MFD: 8 dogs rescued from burning home; "several others" deceased
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department tell FOX6 News eight dogs were rescued from a home that caught fire Tuesday night, May 30th -- and "several other" dogs are deceased.It happened at a home near 102nd and Vera -- in a one-story wood-framed home.Four people living in the home were able to get out safely.
Red Cross volunteers dispatched to separate fires Sunday; 1 at 24-unit apartment building
MILWAUKEE -- Volunteers with the American Red Cross were dispatched to the scene of two separate fires in Milwaukee Sunday, May 28th.The first happened near 34th and Auer on Sunday evening.We're told the fire caused considerable damage to the inside of a home.
Officials: 5 people displaced after fire in 2-family Milwaukee home
MILWAUKEE -- Fire broke out in a two-family home on Milwaukee's north side early Saturday, May 27th causing about $20,000 in damage.The fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. near 20th and Vienna.
5 hurt during fight at Webster Middle School; 3 arrested
MILWAUKEE -- Five people were hurt during a fight between several students at Webster Middle School near 53rd and Green Tree, officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said.An adult and two students who were injured were treated at the scene.
Mother, 2 kids displaced after fire guts home on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE -- A family is looking for a place to live after fire gutted their home on Milwaukee's north side late Saturday, May 20th.Firefighters were dispatched to the house near 36th and Stark around 11:00 p.m. Saturday.A mother and two children were in the home -- but managed to get out safely.
Milwaukee Fire Department seals propane leak near 91st and Good Hope
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department tells FOX6 News they responded to a propane leak near 91st and Good Hope Road Saturday, May 20th.Officials say the propane leak has been sealed but the fire department will remain at the scene as a precautionary measure while it dissipates.
Early morning fire damages vacant home on Milwaukee's north side; arson suspected
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Friday morning, May 19th responded to the scene of a vacant house fire on Milwaukee's north side.
Veterans say they're being downgraded in hiring process for police, fire jobs in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- After learning the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission has changed its hiring policy as it relates to veterans, officials with the American Legion are calling it a "downgrade" for veterans.
Firefighters called out to Milwaukee Co. Zoo for small fire behind reptile house
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters were called out to the Milwaukee County Zoo on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14th, and now, an investigation is underway to determine what caused a small fire behind the zoo's reptile house.It happened around 3:00 p.m.Zoo officials said the fire started in an area behind the reptile house.
1 man assisted by Red Cross after fire in duplex near Buffum and Concordia
MILWAUKEE -- One person is being assisted by the American Red Cross after a fire in a home near Buffum and Concordia on Sunday morning, May 14th.It happened shortly before 11:00 a.m.Fire officials said the fire broke out on the second floor, in the kitchen of a duplex.Everyone who was inside was able to get out safety, and no injuries were reported.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Fire damages building near 8th and Orchard in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Tuesday morning, May 9th responded to the scene of a building fire on Milwaukee's south side.Crews were called out to the area of 8th and Orchard shortly before 6 a.m.No additional details have been released -- including the cause of the fire or the amount of damage sustained.
Milwaukee firefighters battle separate porch, garage fires; no one hurt
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department are investigating two separate fires that happened Sunday, May 7th.The first happened around 10:30 a.m. at a home near Humboldt and Concordia.
Firefighter accused of causing crash that killed 2 people pleads guilty in deal
MILWAUKEE -- 32-year-old Joshua Larson, the Milwaukee firefighter accused of causing a crash that killed two people while driving drunk on Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2016, has reached a plea deal in his case.Court records posted online indicate Larson is pleading guilty to two charges of homicide by use of a vehicle with PAC (prohibited alcohol concentration).
Officials investigate 2 separate fires at vacant building near 38th and Glendale as arson
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department tells FOX6 News they responded to a vacant building fire near 38th and Glendale Thursday evening, April 27th.Officials responded to the exact address on April 16th.
MFD: School bus carrying children smashes through fence near 36th and Rohr
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department tells FOX6 News a school bus carrying children drove through a fence near 36th and Rohr Avenue Thursday afternoon, April 27th.