A dozen people from eight families displaced by fire that may have been sparked by space heater
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters say an attempt to stay warm resulted in a dozen people losing their home on Tuesday, January 12th.Firefighters battled a fire at a 16-unit apartment building near Hopkins and Fairmount that officials say was likely sparked by a space heater.With bitterly cold temperatures on Tuesday evening and Tuesday night, officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said it may have been someone's effort to stay warm inside that sparked a fire that left a dozen people unable to return to their homes."The main fire was in the back apartment on the first floor.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters say an attempt to stay warm resulted in a dozen people losing their home on Tuesday, January 12th.Firefighters battled a fire at a 16-unit apartment building near Hopkins and Fairmount that officials say was likely sparked by a space heater.With bitterly cold temperatures on Tuesday evening and Tuesday night, officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said it may have been someone's effort to stay warm inside that sparked a fire that left a dozen people unable to return to their homes."The main fire was in the back apartment on the first floor.
MFD responds to small fire on UWM campus near Cramer & Hampshire
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department tell FOX6 News a small fire occurred on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus, near Cramer and Hampshire Street on Tuesday night, January 5th.It happened shortly before 8:00 p.m.Smoke was found on the first floor of the building affected.According to the UWM website, that building is the UWM Engineering and Mathematical Sciences building.The fire was extinguished with a five-gallon water fire extinguisher.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department tell FOX6 News a small fire occurred on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus, near Cramer and Hampshire Street on Tuesday night, January 5th.It happened shortly before 8:00 p.m.Smoke was found on the first floor of the building affected.According to the UWM website, that building is the UWM Engineering and Mathematical Sciences building.The fire was extinguished with a five-gallon water fire extinguisher.
Firefighters, American Red Cross volunteers called out to separate house fires in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department and American Red Cross were on the scene of two separate fires on Tuesday night, January 5th.Both of these fires happened around the same time.A two-story multi-family building caught fire near 107th and Fountain Avenue around 8:45 p.m.The fire was extinguished -- and no one was hurt.The American Red Cross responded to the scene to assist those displaced.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department and American Red Cross were on the scene of two separate fires on Tuesday night, January 5th.Both of these fires happened around the same time.A two-story multi-family building caught fire near 107th and Fountain Avenue around 8:45 p.m.The fire was extinguished -- and no one was hurt.The American Red Cross responded to the scene to assist those displaced.
No one hurt in fire at home on E. Seeley Street in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department say no one was hurt in a fire that occurred near E.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department say no one was hurt in a fire that occurred near E.
"A lot of smoke:" Adult, child suffer injuries in house fire on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- An adult and child suffered injuries as a result of a house fire on Milwaukee's south side early Saturday, January 2nd.The flashing lights and sirens woke a sleeping neighborhood near 18th and Mitchell."I just heard someone knocking and I saw him standing over there," said Juanita Sanchez, neighbor.It was her neighbor, the homeowner, who watched as his house went up in flames.Fire and police officials arrived just before 3:00 a.m., to find the house engulfed in flames.PHOTO GALLERY"A lot of smoke and the fire was all over the place," said Sanchez.Neighbors were evacuated as firefighters worked to knock down the fire.
MILWAUKEE -- An adult and child suffered injuries as a result of a house fire on Milwaukee's south side early Saturday, January 2nd.The flashing lights and sirens woke a sleeping neighborhood near 18th and Mitchell."I just heard someone knocking and I saw him standing over there," said Juanita Sanchez, neighbor.It was her neighbor, the homeowner, who watched as his house went up in flames.Fire and police officials arrived just before 3:00 a.m., to find the house engulfed in flames.PHOTO GALLERY"A lot of smoke and the fire was all over the place," said Sanchez.Neighbors were evacuated as firefighters worked to knock down the fire.
Firefighters called out to high-rise apartment building near Juneau and Jackson
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters were called out to a high-rise apartment building on Milwaukee's lower East Side on Tuesday night, December 29th for a fire.It happened at an apartment building near Juneau and Jackson.We're told there was a small fire, but it was contained to one unit on the 14th floor.No injuries were reported.There's no word at this point as to how much damage was done.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters were called out to a high-rise apartment building on Milwaukee's lower East Side on Tuesday night, December 29th for a fire.It happened at an apartment building near Juneau and Jackson.We're told there was a small fire, but it was contained to one unit on the 14th floor.No injuries were reported.There's no word at this point as to how much damage was done.
"Preventable" fires displace more than a dozen, Red Cross to start handing out smoke alarms
MILWAUKEE -- It was a tough holiday weekend for several families in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- It was a tough holiday weekend for several families in Milwaukee.
Red Cross assists family after house fire on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- A fire broke out inside a home on Milwaukee's south side early Sunday, December 27th.Fire officials say the fire was discovered in a second floor bedroom.
MILWAUKEE -- A fire broke out inside a home on Milwaukee's south side early Sunday, December 27th.Fire officials say the fire was discovered in a second floor bedroom.
MFD called out to fire at home near 39th & Villard; firefighter suffers minor injury
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters were called out to the scene of a house fire near 39th and Villard on Christmas Eve -- Thursday, December 24th.A fire broke out in a two-story, bungalow-style home.No one was found inside the home during a search by firefighters.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters were called out to the scene of a house fire near 39th and Villard on Christmas Eve -- Thursday, December 24th.A fire broke out in a two-story, bungalow-style home.No one was found inside the home during a search by firefighters.
Fire at MillerCoors packaging plant: Was it sparked by Holiday Lites display?
MILWAUKEE -- A fire occurred at the MillerCoors packaging plant near 41st and State on Monday evening, December 14th -- and it may have been a result of the Holiday Lites display.The fire was able to be brought under control.
MILWAUKEE -- A fire occurred at the MillerCoors packaging plant near 41st and State on Monday evening, December 14th -- and it may have been a result of the Holiday Lites display.The fire was able to be brought under control.
Milwaukee Fire Department: Two-alarm blaze at apartment building on north side is suspicious
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Fire Department officials say a two-alarm fire at an apartment building near 35th and Kaul on the city's north side is being considered suspicious.The fire broke out around 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 8th.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Fire Department officials say a two-alarm fire at an apartment building near 35th and Kaul on the city's north side is being considered suspicious.The fire broke out around 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 8th.
Could more have been done? Family questions first responders after fatal shooting; fire chief responds
MILWAUKEE -- Could more have been done?
MILWAUKEE -- Could more have been done?
MFD's hazmat team, DNR officials called out to 12th & Pierce for mercury leak
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department's hazmat team was called out to the area near 12th and Pierce in Milwaukee on Tuesday evening, December 1st for a mercury leak.The call for this incident came in around 5:00 p.m.MFD officials tell FOX6 News this was a minor leak -- and the scene was turned over to Department of Natural Resources officials for cleanup.Because this leak was minor, hazmat officials didn't have to intervene with the cleanup.It is not believed anyone was injured as a result of this incident.It's unclear what led to the leak.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department's hazmat team was called out to the area near 12th and Pierce in Milwaukee on Tuesday evening, December 1st for a mercury leak.The call for this incident came in around 5:00 p.m.MFD officials tell FOX6 News this was a minor leak -- and the scene was turned over to Department of Natural Resources officials for cleanup.Because this leak was minor, hazmat officials didn't have to intervene with the cleanup.It is not believed anyone was injured as a result of this incident.It's unclear what led to the leak.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Fire breaks out in second story of home on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters were dispatched to a house fire near 11th and Mineral on the city's south side Friday morning, November 27th.Crews responded shortly after 6 p.m. -- and found fire on the second floor of the structure.Nobody was hurt in the fire.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters were dispatched to a house fire near 11th and Mineral on the city's south side Friday morning, November 27th.Crews responded shortly after 6 p.m. -- and found fire on the second floor of the structure.Nobody was hurt in the fire.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Fire at home on Milwaukee's south side leads to $70K in damage; no one injured
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Tuesday night, November 24th were called out to the scene of a house fire on Milwaukee's south side.It happened around 11:30 p.m. near 10th and Madison.When crews arrived on scene they alerted the people inside about the flames -- and everyone made it out safely.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Tuesday night, November 24th were called out to the scene of a house fire on Milwaukee's south side.It happened around 11:30 p.m. near 10th and Madison.When crews arrived on scene they alerted the people inside about the flames -- and everyone made it out safely.
Investigation underway after garage fire near 34th & Villard
MILWAUKEE -- An investigation is underway after a fire early Tuesday morning, November 24th on Milwaukee's north side.Firefighters were called out to a garage fire near 34th and Villard just after 1:00 a.m.The fire caused about $40,000 in damage.While the cause is not yet known, officials say it doesn't appear to be suspicious.
MILWAUKEE -- An investigation is underway after a fire early Tuesday morning, November 24th on Milwaukee's north side.Firefighters were called out to a garage fire near 34th and Villard just after 1:00 a.m.The fire caused about $40,000 in damage.While the cause is not yet known, officials say it doesn't appear to be suspicious.
"She's bleeding to death!" Chilling 911 calls show help didn't immediately arrive after stabbing
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News has obtained chilling 911 calls for help in the case of 60-year-old Barbara Killebrew, who died after she was stabbed repeatedly on June 24th, 2014 near 24th Place and Melvina in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News has obtained chilling 911 calls for help in the case of 60-year-old Barbara Killebrew, who died after she was stabbed repeatedly on June 24th, 2014 near 24th Place and Melvina in Milwaukee.
"It delights me to see this many:" Milwaukee Fire Department, Red Cross receive huge gift
MILWAUKEE -- A small item provides a world of relief.
MILWAUKEE -- A small item provides a world of relief.
Warm Up Winter: MFD kicks off project to provide new winter coats for students in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Some students in Milwaukee will be bundled up warm for the winter, and they have firefighters and you to thank for it.Milwaukee firefighters have been raising money throughout the year to support the "Warm Up Winter" campaign.This past June alone, Milwaukee residents helped the Milwaukee Fire Department raise nearly $115,000.With the money, MFD has purchased new winter coats, which will be handed out to students at 18 schools in the city this year.A kickoff for the project was held Monday, November 9th at Forest Home Avenue School.
MILWAUKEE -- Some students in Milwaukee will be bundled up warm for the winter, and they have firefighters and you to thank for it.Milwaukee firefighters have been raising money throughout the year to support the "Warm Up Winter" campaign.This past June alone, Milwaukee residents helped the Milwaukee Fire Department raise nearly $115,000.With the money, MFD has purchased new winter coats, which will be handed out to students at 18 schools in the city this year.A kickoff for the project was held Monday, November 9th at Forest Home Avenue School.