Day on the job: Milwaukee's Heavy Urban Rescue Team trains on high-rise building
MILWAUKEE -- If you happened to notice a lot of people looking up near Water and Kilbourn in downtown Milwaukee on Wednesday, June 1st, there was a reason.
MILWAUKEE -- If you happened to notice a lot of people looking up near Water and Kilbourn in downtown Milwaukee on Wednesday, June 1st, there was a reason.
"Hopped out of the car and ran:" Video captures suspects involved in fatal hit-and-run crash near 39th & Hadley
MILWAUKEE -- One woman is dead and another six people were taken to the hospital following a gruesome crash that took place near 39th and Hadley Friday afternoon, May 27th.
MILWAUKEE -- One woman is dead and another six people were taken to the hospital following a gruesome crash that took place near 39th and Hadley Friday afternoon, May 27th.
"Too close to home:" Body found at scene of fire on Milwaukee's northwest side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters were called to the city's northwest side early Friday, May 27th for a small garbage fire.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters were called to the city's northwest side early Friday, May 27th for a small garbage fire.
Milwaukee firefighter charged in connection with April 4th crash that killed two
WEST ALLIS -- 31-year-old Joshua Larson, a Milwaukee firefighter, has been charged in connection with the April 4th crash that killed two people.
WEST ALLIS -- 31-year-old Joshua Larson, a Milwaukee firefighter, has been charged in connection with the April 4th crash that killed two people.
Family members say man torched his own home at 34th & St. Paul, and they tried to get him help
MILWAUKEE -- A house near 34th and St.
MILWAUKEE -- A house near 34th and St.
Researchers test new approach to fighting fires; critics say it could delay victim rescue
NORTHBROOK, Illinois — A groundbreaking study in Illinois could change the way firefighters attack the hottest and most dangerous fires.
NORTHBROOK, Illinois — A groundbreaking study in Illinois could change the way firefighters attack the hottest and most dangerous fires.
"It's shocking:" Young boys stumble upon body in water at Meaux Park
MILWAUKEE -- A group of kids on Sunday, May 15th made a gruesome discovery at Meaux Park in Milwaukee -- a body in the water.The group of kids came to the park, located near N.
MILWAUKEE -- A group of kids on Sunday, May 15th made a gruesome discovery at Meaux Park in Milwaukee -- a body in the water.The group of kids came to the park, located near N.
MFD officials: Ambulance, vehicle collide in intersection near 92nd and Oklahoma
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department tell FOX6 News an ambulance and a vehicle collided near 92nd and Oklahoma on Sunday, May 15th.The ambulance was apparently carrying a patient to a hospital in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department tell FOX6 News an ambulance and a vehicle collided near 92nd and Oklahoma on Sunday, May 15th.The ambulance was apparently carrying a patient to a hospital in Milwaukee.
MFD: Fire that killed 18-month-old boy near 45th & Center ruled "accidental"
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department say a fire that happened last Thursday, May 5th near 45th and Center has been ruled "accidental." An 18-month-old boy was killed in the fire.Around 6:00 p.m. Thursday, the home burst into flames.Neighbors called 911 and tried to kick in the doors to help the occupants out.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department say a fire that happened last Thursday, May 5th near 45th and Center has been ruled "accidental." An 18-month-old boy was killed in the fire.Around 6:00 p.m. Thursday, the home burst into flames.Neighbors called 911 and tried to kick in the doors to help the occupants out.
MFD officials investigate suspicious fire that happened at vacant home near 25th & Burleigh
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department are investigating a fire that occurred at a vacant home on Wednesday afternoon, May 11th.It happened near 25th and Burleigh around 1:30 p.m.MFD officials say the fire caused an estimated $50,000 worth of damage to a one-and-a-half-story wood-framed home.The fire started on the first floor, near the front of the home, officials said.This fire IS considered to be suspicious, as there was no gas or electric service for the home at the time.No one was hurt.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department are investigating a fire that occurred at a vacant home on Wednesday afternoon, May 11th.It happened near 25th and Burleigh around 1:30 p.m.MFD officials say the fire caused an estimated $50,000 worth of damage to a one-and-a-half-story wood-framed home.The fire started on the first floor, near the front of the home, officials said.This fire IS considered to be suspicious, as there was no gas or electric service for the home at the time.No one was hurt.
"Thick, black smoke:" 59-year-old man pulled from burning home near 27th & Stark
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department tell FOX6 News a 59-year-old man was pulled from a burning home on Wednesday, May 11th near 27th and Stark in Milwaukee.The man was taken to Columbia St.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department tell FOX6 News a 59-year-old man was pulled from a burning home on Wednesday, May 11th near 27th and Stark in Milwaukee.The man was taken to Columbia St.
Firefighters hand out smoke detectors after toddler dies in fire near 45th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department on Sunday, May 8th returned to the area near 45th and Center, where an 18-month-old boy died in a fire on Thursday evening, May 5th.Firefighters handed out smoke detectors to those in need.MFD officials say the home that burned in the area on Thursday evening did not have working smoke detectors.Around 6:00 p.m. Thursday, the home burst into flames.Neighbors called 911 and tried to kick in the doors to help the occupants out.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department on Sunday, May 8th returned to the area near 45th and Center, where an 18-month-old boy died in a fire on Thursday evening, May 5th.Firefighters handed out smoke detectors to those in need.MFD officials say the home that burned in the area on Thursday evening did not have working smoke detectors.Around 6:00 p.m. Thursday, the home burst into flames.Neighbors called 911 and tried to kick in the doors to help the occupants out.
"That is so sad:" Toddler dies in house fire, neighbors share in the family's grief
MILWAUKEE -- A house fire ends in tragedy on Milwaukee's north side late Thursday, May 5th -- a toddler left inside died before firefighters could get to him.
MILWAUKEE -- A house fire ends in tragedy on Milwaukee's north side late Thursday, May 5th -- a toddler left inside died before firefighters could get to him.
One-and-a-half-year-old boy killed in fire at home near 45th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office say a one-and-a-half-year-old boy was killed in a fire at a home near 45th and Center on Thursday, May 5th.A battalion chief with the Milwaukee Fire Department says they received the call around 6:00 p.m.According to officials, the boy was inside the home with adults and several other children when the fire started.PHOTO GALLERYWhen firefighters arrived at the scene, they found heavy flames and smoke coming from the second floor of the duplex."It was big lot of flames coming out of the windows.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office say a one-and-a-half-year-old boy was killed in a fire at a home near 45th and Center on Thursday, May 5th.A battalion chief with the Milwaukee Fire Department says they received the call around 6:00 p.m.According to officials, the boy was inside the home with adults and several other children when the fire started.PHOTO GALLERYWhen firefighters arrived at the scene, they found heavy flames and smoke coming from the second floor of the duplex."It was big lot of flames coming out of the windows.
Developing: Early morning fire damages home near 28th & Ruby; no one hurt
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Tuesday morning, April 26th were called out to the scene of a house fire near 28th and Ruby in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Tuesday morning, April 26th were called out to the scene of a house fire near 28th and Ruby in Milwaukee.
Developing: Child struck by vehicle near N. 20th & Burleigh
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department told FOX6 News a child suffered non-life threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle near N. 20th and Burleigh.The incident occurred Saturday, April 23rd.According to MFD officials, the child was taken to Children's Hospital for treatment.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department told FOX6 News a child suffered non-life threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle near N. 20th and Burleigh.The incident occurred Saturday, April 23rd.According to MFD officials, the child was taken to Children's Hospital for treatment.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
"Risked my life for theirs:" Teens jump into action, pull young children from burning apartment
MILWAUKEE -- A fire on Milwaukee's northwest side that happened Wednesday, April 20th left scores homeless.
MILWAUKEE -- A fire on Milwaukee's northwest side that happened Wednesday, April 20th left scores homeless.
Police review surveillance video after crash allegedly involving MFD firefighter that killed two
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News has learned there is surveillance video showing a crash that happened on April 4th (Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers) near Miller Park.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News has learned there is surveillance video showing a crash that happened on April 4th (Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers) near Miller Park.
MFD: No one hurt in fire at home near 55th and Custer in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said no one was hurt in a fire that broke out in a home near 55th and Custer on Tuesday evening, April 19th.It happened around 7:15 p.m.Officials found fire in a one-and-a-half-story wood-framed home.No one was home at the time of the fire.The cause of the fire is under investigation, but MFD officials said there was no reason to believe the fire is suspicious.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said no one was hurt in a fire that broke out in a home near 55th and Custer on Tuesday evening, April 19th.It happened around 7:15 p.m.Officials found fire in a one-and-a-half-story wood-framed home.No one was home at the time of the fire.The cause of the fire is under investigation, but MFD officials said there was no reason to believe the fire is suspicious.
One person taken to the hospital from scene of fire near 60th and Spokane
MILWAUKEE -- One person had to be taken to the hospital from the scene of a fire near 60th and Spokane on Tuesday, April 12th.The call for this fire came in around 11:30 a.m.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department say no firefighters were hurt.The citizen that was hurt suffered an injury while exiting the building.The cause of the fire is under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- One person had to be taken to the hospital from the scene of a fire near 60th and Spokane on Tuesday, April 12th.The call for this fire came in around 11:30 a.m.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department say no firefighters were hurt.The citizen that was hurt suffered an injury while exiting the building.The cause of the fire is under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY