Milwaukee fire officials respond to two-alarm blaze near S. 4th & Lapham
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials responded to a two-alarm fire in a pair of homes near S. 4th and Lapham Boulevard Wednesday afternoon, March 16th.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, the fire was called in around 4:30 p.m.Officials say the fire was originally a one-alarm fire but was bumped up to two alarms after it spread to another home.
MFD responds to Criminal Justice Facility for people stuck in elevator, small electrical fire
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department on Wednesday afternoon, March 16th were called out to the "Criminal Justice Facility" at 949 W.
As 99-year-old woman, her grandson laid to rest after fire, firefighters go door-to-door in their neighborhood
MILWAUKEE -- A fire took the life of a 99-year-old Milwaukee woman and her grandson, and on Monday, March 14th, as they were laid to rest, firefighters went door-to-door in their neighborhood.
"It's unfair, unreal:" Customers get glimpse of damage after fire ripped through storage facility
MILWAUKEE -- Dozens of vehicles were burned to a crisp after fire ripped through a storage facility on Milwaukee's south side on Friday night, March 11th.
Woman hurt in fire believed to have been caused by smoking accident
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department say a smoking accident led to a fire that left a woman hurt on Sunday, March 13th.It happened in a home on Burrell Street, near Smith Street (near the intersection of 1st and Lincoln).Around 10:30 a.m., fire officials received a call from neighbors indicating the home was on fire.When firefighters arrived, they found the front half of the home fully engulfed in flames.The woman living inside was able to get out on her own, and fire crews then aggressively attacked the fire.
"I just sprung into action:" Man who pulled elderly woman from burning house recounts the day
MILWAUKEE -- They saved an elderly woman from a burning house near 26th and Locust -- and then disappeared. 99-year-old Lucy Bowen died from her injuries several days later -- as did her 55-year-old grandson, Billy.
Six people displaced after fire in apartment building near 56th and Mill Road
MILWAUKEE -- Six people were displaced by a fire that happened inside an eight-unit apartment building near 56th and Mill Road.The call for this fire came in shortly after 6:00 p.m.We're told an elderly person was living on the first floor in a unit where the fire broke out.That person was able to get out safely.The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.One unit in the building has been deemed a total loss.The cause of the fire is under investigation.Fire officials say there were no working smoke detectors in the building.
Early morning fire damages store, apartments near 1st & Burleigh; no one hurt
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Thursday morning, March 10th were called to the scene of a structure fire near 1st and Burleigh.The fire broke out around 1:15 a.m. at a two-story building that houses Russell's Food on the first floor and apartments on the second floor.Investigators believe the flames started on the second floor of the building -- and then burned through the ceiling of the first floor.No one was injured.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Man whose body was found in burned home one day after fire is identified
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has identified a man whose body was found in a home near 26th and Locust, one day after a fire occurred there.The deceased is identified as 55-year-old Billy Bowen.
Shocking discovery: Lots of questions after man's body found in burned home day after fire
MILWAUKEE -- A shocking discovery was made on Saturday, March 5th near 26th and Locust.
Man's body found under pile of debris one day after fire at home near 26th & Locust
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department say a man's body was found under a pile of debris one day after a fire took place inside a home near 26th and Locust.
Firefighters battle separate house fires in Milwaukee; no one hurt
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department are investigating two fires that occurred early on Sunday morning, March 6th.The first fire occurred around 2:30 a.m. near Buffum and Locust.Fire officials fought a fire on the exterior of a vacant building at that location.
Fire officials: Neighbors rescue woman from burning home in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A woman is hurt in a house fire near 26th and Locust in Milwaukee on Friday, March 4th.The fire broke out just before noon.
New partnership: Milwaukee Fire Dept. on a mission to prevent carbon monoxide deaths
MILWAUKEE -- It is a killer that you cannot see coming -- and it could be in your home.
Two adults displaced after small kitchen fire in home near 11th & Fiebrantz
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department say two adults were displaced following a small kitchen fire that happened at a home near 11th and Fiebrantz on Tuesday evening, February 23rd.It happened around 6:00 p.m.No one was hurt.The fire was caused by a pan with grease that was on the stove.
"Realistic test:" MFD, suburban FDs take part in high-rise training at Intercontinental
MILWAUKEE -- The Intercontinental Hotel in Milwaukee was the site of a major training operation for the Milwaukee Fire Department and surrounding fire departments on Monday, February 22nd.Just after 10:30 a.m., Milwaukee firefighters came calling and started climbing, on their way to the eighth floor of the Intercontinental Hotel."On the eight floor, we have a fire alarm," John Tucker said.
Three-alarm fire in Milwaukee keeps firefighters busy early Saturday
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters battled a house fire near 28th and Wells early Saturday, February 20th.The three-alarm fire broke out around 2 a.m. -- and was apparently fueled by gas.A We Energies was dispatched to the scene -- and turned off the gas.The home is considered a total loss.Fire officials believe nobody was home at the time the fire broke out.
Woman found in home near 10th & Burleigh died from carbon monoxide poisoning
MILWAUKEE -- A 53-year-old Milwaukee woman was found dead in a home near 10th and Burleigh Friday morning, February 19th from “acute carbon monoxide intoxication.”
Red Cross helping three adults, eight kids following fire near 23rd & Clarke
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee firefighters on Thursday morning, February 18th were called out to a structure fire near 23rd and Clarke.
Medical examiner's report released after 80-year-old woman found burned in home near 36th & Becher
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has released its reports following a fatal fire that happened on Friday, February 12th near 36th and Becher.The deceased has been identified as 80-year-old Carol Olson.