MFD responds to fire on Summerfest grounds

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.

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

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.

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.

Milwaukee police investigate body found in field near 73rd and Florist

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.

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

"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.

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

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.

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

"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.

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.

MFD: 8 dogs rescued from burning home; "several others" deceased

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 -- 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 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.

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.

Veterans say they're being downgraded in hiring process for police, fire jobs in Milwaukee

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.

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.