Two families helped in wake of fire at Milwaukee townhouse
MILWAUKEE -- The American Red Cross is helping two families after a townhouse went up in flames early Sunday, November 8th.Firefighters were called to the home at 68th and Brentwood around 3 a.m.Officials tell FOX6 News the fire appears to have started in the kitchen.Nobody was hurt.
MILWAUKEE -- The American Red Cross is helping two families after a townhouse went up in flames early Sunday, November 8th.Firefighters were called to the home at 68th and Brentwood around 3 a.m.Officials tell FOX6 News the fire appears to have started in the kitchen.Nobody was hurt.
Firefighters battle possible arson fire at home near 26th & Highland; five left homeless
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters were battling a house fire in a home near 26th and Highland on Sunday morning, November 1st -- and it's being investigated by MFD's arson investigator.Firefighters were called out to the home around 7:00 a.m.Responding crews found heavy fire on the home's first floor, extending to the second floor and eventually the attic space.Five people -- three adults and two children were able to get out of the home on their own.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters were battling a house fire in a home near 26th and Highland on Sunday morning, November 1st -- and it's being investigated by MFD's arson investigator.Firefighters were called out to the home around 7:00 a.m.Responding crews found heavy fire on the home's first floor, extending to the second floor and eventually the attic space.Five people -- three adults and two children were able to get out of the home on their own.
Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan at McKinley Marina
MILWAUKEE -- A man drowned in Lake Michigan near Milwaukee's McKinley Marina early Sunday morning, November 1st.The Milwaukee Fire Department's dive rescue team was called out to the scene around 2:30 a.m.Officials with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office tell FOX6 News they were dispatched shortly after 3:30 a.m.We're told the man was wearing a Halloween costume when he went into the water.Once in the water, the man said: "I cannot swim," and fishermen nearby tried to pull the man from the water, officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department say.
MILWAUKEE -- A man drowned in Lake Michigan near Milwaukee's McKinley Marina early Sunday morning, November 1st.The Milwaukee Fire Department's dive rescue team was called out to the scene around 2:30 a.m.Officials with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office tell FOX6 News they were dispatched shortly after 3:30 a.m.We're told the man was wearing a Halloween costume when he went into the water.Once in the water, the man said: "I cannot swim," and fishermen nearby tried to pull the man from the water, officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department say.
MFD, We Energies called out to building near Locust & Humboldt for carbon monoxide leak
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department has been called out to a building near Locust and Humboldt for a carbon monoxide leak.We're told the 25-story building houses elderly people.The call for this incident came in around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 28th.Firefighters were working to ventilate the building -- and We Energies was called in to assist with stopping the leak.No injuries have been reported.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department has been called out to a building near Locust and Humboldt for a carbon monoxide leak.We're told the 25-story building houses elderly people.The call for this incident came in around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 28th.Firefighters were working to ventilate the building -- and We Energies was called in to assist with stopping the leak.No injuries have been reported.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
American Red Cross called out to assist after fire on Servite Drive in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- The American Red Cross on Tuesday night, October 27th was called out to assist after a fire on Servite Drive in Milwaukee.We're told this fire may have involved a vent fan in a bathroom.No injuries have been reported at this time.It is unclear whether anyone has been displaced -- but Red Cross volunteers were responding to the scene.The Red Cross said on Twitter earlier Tuesday volunteers were also dispatched to a fire scene in Oconomowoc, and a fire on Lisbon in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- The American Red Cross on Tuesday night, October 27th was called out to assist after a fire on Servite Drive in Milwaukee.We're told this fire may have involved a vent fan in a bathroom.No injuries have been reported at this time.It is unclear whether anyone has been displaced -- but Red Cross volunteers were responding to the scene.The Red Cross said on Twitter earlier Tuesday volunteers were also dispatched to a fire scene in Oconomowoc, and a fire on Lisbon in Milwaukee.
Is there any connection? Homicide near Cypress & Fond du Lac, and days later, fire at business nearby
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Wednesday morning, October 21st were called out to the scene of a fire at the Jazz Café near Cypress and Fond du Lac.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Wednesday morning, October 21st were called out to the scene of a fire at the Jazz Café near Cypress and Fond du Lac.
Fire causes $20K in damage to business near Cypress & Fond du Lac; cause under investigation
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Wednesday morning, October 21st were called out to the scene of a fire at Jazz Café near Cypress and Fond du Lac.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Wednesday morning, October 21st were called out to the scene of a fire at Jazz Café near Cypress and Fond du Lac.
Working smoke detectors save lives: After fatal fire near 44th & Juneau, alarms installed in neighborhood
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department are trying to save lives, one home at a time.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department are trying to save lives, one home at a time.
Imperial Apts. residents frustrated to learn fire may have been arson; and they're now homeless
MILWAUKEE -- Dozens of people are without a place to stay after a fire at their apartment complex -- and there is even more bad news for residents of the Imperial Apartments on Appleton and Keefe.On Monday, October 19th, residents began the process of trying to recover what they could after the fire Sunday morning, October 18th.
MILWAUKEE -- Dozens of people are without a place to stay after a fire at their apartment complex -- and there is even more bad news for residents of the Imperial Apartments on Appleton and Keefe.On Monday, October 19th, residents began the process of trying to recover what they could after the fire Sunday morning, October 18th.
MFD: Firefighter hit by debris, suffers minor injury while battling fire at home near 37th & Scott
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Fire Department officials tell FOX6 News a firefighter suffered a minor injury while battling a fire on Monday afternoon, October 19th.The fire happened near 37th and Scott in Milwaukee around 2:30 p.m.MFD officials say the fire started in the attic of a two-and-a-half-story wood frame home, and caused an estimated $53,000 dollars in damage.No one was home at the time of the fire, and no one has been displaced, as the home is being remodeled.The cause of the fire is under investigation.The firefighter who was injured was hurt by falling debris, MFD officials say.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Fire Department officials tell FOX6 News a firefighter suffered a minor injury while battling a fire on Monday afternoon, October 19th.The fire happened near 37th and Scott in Milwaukee around 2:30 p.m.MFD officials say the fire started in the attic of a two-and-a-half-story wood frame home, and caused an estimated $53,000 dollars in damage.No one was home at the time of the fire, and no one has been displaced, as the home is being remodeled.The cause of the fire is under investigation.The firefighter who was injured was hurt by falling debris, MFD officials say.
33-year-old man dies in house fire near 44th & Juneau, cause under investigation
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal house fire that occurred late Saturday night, October 17th.The fire broke out just after 10 p.m. near 44th and Juneau.When the Milwaukee Fire Department arrived on scene, they found a 33-year-old man unresponsive inside the residence.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal house fire that occurred late Saturday night, October 17th.The fire broke out just after 10 p.m. near 44th and Juneau.When the Milwaukee Fire Department arrived on scene, they found a 33-year-old man unresponsive inside the residence.
Red Cross assisting two families following duplex fire near 38th & Lloyd
MILWAUKEE -- The Red Cross is helping two families after a fire in Milwaukee early Monday morning, October 19th.Crews were called to a duplex near 38th and Lloyd just before 5 a.m.No additional details have been released -- including the cause of the fire or if anyone was hurt.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- The Red Cross is helping two families after a fire in Milwaukee early Monday morning, October 19th.Crews were called to a duplex near 38th and Lloyd just before 5 a.m.No additional details have been released -- including the cause of the fire or if anyone was hurt.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Fire damages home near 26th & Ruby; cause under investigation
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters were called to a home near 26th and Ruby around 1 a.m. Friday, October 16th.Officials say the fire broke out in a bedroom on the second floor.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters were called to a home near 26th and Ruby around 1 a.m. Friday, October 16th.Officials say the fire broke out in a bedroom on the second floor.
Milwaukee Fire Department teams up with the Bucks to help install smoke alarms
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are helping the Milwaukee Fire Department raise awareness for fire prevention.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are helping the Milwaukee Fire Department raise awareness for fire prevention.
"A very warm and proud feeling:" Milwaukee firefighters honored for heroic 2014 rescue
MILWAUKEE -- They are everyday heroes getting some much needed recognition.
MILWAUKEE -- They are everyday heroes getting some much needed recognition.
Winners of MFD "Poster to Billboard" contest receive special lunch at fire station
MILWAUKEE -- Some Milwaukee students got a special lunch on Thursday, October 8th.They got to have lunch with the Milwaukee fire chief and Bucks mascot Bango at the fire station.The kids were all winners in the Milwaukee Fire Department's "Poster to Billboard" contest.These students created a poster to best show this year's theme, "Hear the Beep Where You Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm."Besides lunch, the kids also received a free ticket to a Milwaukee Bucks game.The grand prize winner will get their poster made into a billboard.
MILWAUKEE -- Some Milwaukee students got a special lunch on Thursday, October 8th.They got to have lunch with the Milwaukee fire chief and Bucks mascot Bango at the fire station.The kids were all winners in the Milwaukee Fire Department's "Poster to Billboard" contest.These students created a poster to best show this year's theme, "Hear the Beep Where You Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm."Besides lunch, the kids also received a free ticket to a Milwaukee Bucks game.The grand prize winner will get their poster made into a billboard.
"We don't ask for recognition:" MFD honors two heroes who say they were simply doing their job
MILWAUKEE -- A ceremony was held outside of the central Milwaukee Fire Department firehouse in downtown Milwaukee on Wednesday, October 7th, as MFD members remembered and honored the 127 Milwaukee firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
MILWAUKEE -- A ceremony was held outside of the central Milwaukee Fire Department firehouse in downtown Milwaukee on Wednesday, October 7th, as MFD members remembered and honored the 127 Milwaukee firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
MFD kicks off "Fire Prevention Week" with MPS students at the "Survive Alive" house
MILWAUKEE -- Monday, October 5th was the start of "Fire Prevention Week," and the Milwaukee Fire Department kicked off the week with some Milwaukee Public Schools students at the "Survive Alive" house.
MILWAUKEE -- Monday, October 5th was the start of "Fire Prevention Week," and the Milwaukee Fire Department kicked off the week with some Milwaukee Public Schools students at the "Survive Alive" house.
New concept for the MFD: Paramedics treating patients before they call 911
MILWAUKEE -- A new concept for the Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) -- paramedics treating patients before they call 911.
MILWAUKEE -- A new concept for the Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) -- paramedics treating patients before they call 911.
MFD called out to fire at home near 6th and Keefe; blaze contained to home's attic
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters on Wednesday, September 23rd were called out to a fire at a home near 6th and Keefe.MFD officials say the fire was called in shortly before 5:00 p.m.No one was injured -- but two people who live in the home were displaced.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters on Wednesday, September 23rd were called out to a fire at a home near 6th and Keefe.MFD officials say the fire was called in shortly before 5:00 p.m.No one was injured -- but two people who live in the home were displaced.