Firefighter helps stop woman from jumping from Hoan Bridge; "Just kind of engaged her in conversation"
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee firefighter is being called a hero after he helped stop a woman from jumping from the Hoan Bridge.
"What in the world is going on?!" Anger, concern after shots fired at Milwaukee fire station
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan and others reacted with anger and concern after a Milwaukee Fire Department station near Teutonia and Locust was shot at on Sunday, April 23rd.
Train cars derail, spark small brush fire on Milwaukee's far northwest side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters were called out to the scene of a train derailment that happened on the city's far northwest side on Monday afternoon, April 24th.Officials said two rail cars derailed from the track near 107th and Brown Deer Road -- and a small brush fire was sparked because of it.
Police: Bullet penetrates window of MFD station near Teutonia and Locust when shots fired in area
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a bullet penetrated the window of a Milwaukee Fire Department station near Teutonia and Locust during a shots fired incident Sunday, April 23rd.It happened around 6:45 p.m. as the firefighters at Station 30 were getting dispatched to a car fire.
Man dies after being struck by vehicle near Sherman and Douglas
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner reported early Saturday that a 29-year-old man, now identified as Franklin Mills, died after being struck by a vehicle near Sherman Boulevard and Douglas Avenue on Friday night, April 21st.
MFD quickly controls attic fire near 24th and Auer
MILWAUKEE -- Authorities responded to a fire near 24th and Auer, on Milwaukee's north side Friday evening, April 21st.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, the fire took place in the attic of a one-and-a-half story vacant home.The fire was under control in about 20 minutes.
Milwaukee officials respond to fire at vacant building near 12th and Ring
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials responded to a fire that took place at a vacant building near 12th and Ring Thursday evening, April 20th.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, no injuries have been reported.
New tool revealed to alert residents when air pollution is at an unsafe level
MILWAUKEE -- Officials from multiple agencies unveiled on Wednesday, April 19th a new tool to alert residents when air pollution is at an unsafe level.While Milwaukee is not considered one of the cleanest cities in the U.S., it does have a good track record when it comes to clean air.
"Risk a lot to save a lot:" MFD lieutenant of 27 years recovering after falling 10 feet battling fire
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee firefighter on Wednesday, April 19th returns to the scene where he was hurt one day prior.
Firefighter injured while battling blaze at vacant apartment building near 57th and Hampton
MILWAUKEE -- An investigation is underway after a fire at an unoccupied apartment building near 57th and Hampton Tuesday evening, April 18th.
Investigation underway after fire sparked in duct work at laundromat near 43rd and Good Hope
MILWAUKEE -- An investigation is underway after a fire at a laundromat in Milwaukee.It happened around 1:30 p.m. near 43rd and Good Hope.FOX6 News was told the fire started in the duct work for the dryers.
Music building, Recital Hall to reopen Monday after fire at UWM's Peck School of the Arts
MILWAUKEE -- The music building and Recital Hall will reopen Monday, April 17th at UW-Milwaukee's Peck School of the Arts after a fire Saturday night, April 8th, believed accidental, which resulted in an estimated $1 million in damage.
Developing: Woman rescued from burning home near 48th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- A woman had to be rescued from a burning home on Tuesday afternoon, April 11th.It happened at a home near 48th and Center around 2:30 p.m.
Fire, believed accidental, causes estimated $1M damage to UWM's Peck School of the Arts
MILWAUKEE -- Officials on Sunday, April 9th said a fire impacting three buildings at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Peck School of the Arts Saturday night is believed to have been accidental, and caused an estimated $1 million in damage.
Milwaukee Fire Dept.: Collision between 3 vehicles sends 4 people to hospital
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters responded to a collision involving three vehicles near Pius XI High school on Milwaukee's west side on Friday afternoon, April 7th.PHOTO GALLERYOfficials with the Milwaukee Fire Department say four individuals were hurt in the wreck -- and were taken to Froedtert Hospital for treatment of their injuries.
Electrical fire forces 1 person from home near 10th and Burnham
MILWAUKEE -- An electrical fire forced one person from their home in Milwaukee Sunday morning, April 2nd.It happened near 10th and Burnham.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said only the one person was displaced as a result of this fire.No injuries were reported.The cause of the fire is under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
2,100 images: Firefighter charged with possession, distribution of child porn pleads not guilty in federal court
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee firefighter charged with possession and distribution of child pornography entered not guilty pleas in federal court on Tuesday, March 21st.
7 adults, 4 children, a dog displaced after fire near 33rd and National; 1 person detained
MILWAUKEE -- Seven adults, four children and a dog were displaced by a fire at a home near 33rd and National Sunday, March 19th -- and a 43-year-old man was taken into custody.Officials said an initial investigation has revealed the fire started in the basement of the duplex home and caused heavy damage.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Milwaukee officials respond to fire near 40th and Vliet
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials responded to a fire that took place inside a home near North 40th and Vliet Street Friday evening, March 17th.The Milwaukee Fire Department tells us the fire did extensive damage to the first floor of the home.
6 people displaced, 2 dogs perish in fire near 34th and Scott
MILWAUKEE -- Two dogs perished and six people were displaced following an early morning fire that took place at a home near 34th and Scott Streets Saturday morning, March 18th.Milwaukee fire officials responded to the scene around 7:15 a.m.Authorities say no one was hurt but two dogs perished in the fire.The American Red Cross responded to the scene and are assisting the six people that were displaced.No other details have been released.