Early morning fire causes half million dollars worth of damage to Milwaukee home
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials say an early morning fire caused half a million dollars worth of damage to a home.It happened just after 1:30 a.m. Saturday, July 5th -- and a home on N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials say an early morning fire caused half a million dollars worth of damage to a home.It happened just after 1:30 a.m. Saturday, July 5th -- and a home on N.
Studying attic fires: Huge flames at home on city's north side, but this one was a controlled burn
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A huge house fire on Milwaukee's north side on Wednesday, July 2nd -- but this one was a controlled burn.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A huge house fire on Milwaukee's north side on Wednesday, July 2nd -- but this one was a controlled burn.
Uninhabitable: Red Cross assisting residents after fire breaks out at home on Appleton Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee firefighters on Tuesday night, July 1st battled a fire that broke out at a home on Appleton Avenue in Milwaukee.The fire broke out just before 8:30 p.m.Fire officials say the fire broke out in a back bedroom of a single-family ranch-style home.No one was home at the time of the fire.Firefighters were able to quickly bring the fire under control.At least two adults lived in the home.Fire officials say the home is uninhabitable.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee firefighters on Tuesday night, July 1st battled a fire that broke out at a home on Appleton Avenue in Milwaukee.The fire broke out just before 8:30 p.m.Fire officials say the fire broke out in a back bedroom of a single-family ranch-style home.No one was home at the time of the fire.Firefighters were able to quickly bring the fire under control.At least two adults lived in the home.Fire officials say the home is uninhabitable.
Milwaukee firefighters raise $85,000 to help protect children from Wisconsin's harsh winter
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An update on a fundraising campaign by the Milwaukee Fire Department: MFD says they have collected more than $85,000 for their "Warm Up Winter" campaign.The money will go to getting coats for Milwaukee children in need this winter.Instead of battling fires, Milwaukee firefighter Scott Vilter spent Tuesday morning, June 24th fighting a very different issue -- Wisconsin's harsh, and bitterly cold winter."We`re sometimes helping people in their house and this time we`re out getting donations so we can help them in the future," said Vilter.Firefighters throughout the city will be out on the streets with their boots in hand asking for donations to help children in poverty."As firefighters, we`re out and we see these kids on the street corners sometimes ill prepared for the weather and there`s something that we can do about that," said Lt.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An update on a fundraising campaign by the Milwaukee Fire Department: MFD says they have collected more than $85,000 for their "Warm Up Winter" campaign.The money will go to getting coats for Milwaukee children in need this winter.Instead of battling fires, Milwaukee firefighter Scott Vilter spent Tuesday morning, June 24th fighting a very different issue -- Wisconsin's harsh, and bitterly cold winter."We`re sometimes helping people in their house and this time we`re out getting donations so we can help them in the future," said Vilter.Firefighters throughout the city will be out on the streets with their boots in hand asking for donations to help children in poverty."As firefighters, we`re out and we see these kids on the street corners sometimes ill prepared for the weather and there`s something that we can do about that," said Lt.
Warm Up Winter campaign: Protect a child from the bitter cold by helping purchase a coat
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Instead of battling fires, Milwaukee firefighter Scott Vilter spent Tuesday morning, June 24th fighting a very different issue -- Wisconsin's harsh, and bitterly cold winter."We`re sometimes helping people in their house and this time we`re out getting donations so we can help them in the future," said Vilter.Firefighters throughout the city will be out on the streets with their boots in hand asking for donations to help children in poverty."As firefighters, we`re out and we see these kids on the street corners sometimes ill prepared for the weather and there`s something that we can do about that," said Lt.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Instead of battling fires, Milwaukee firefighter Scott Vilter spent Tuesday morning, June 24th fighting a very different issue -- Wisconsin's harsh, and bitterly cold winter."We`re sometimes helping people in their house and this time we`re out getting donations so we can help them in the future," said Vilter.Firefighters throughout the city will be out on the streets with their boots in hand asking for donations to help children in poverty."As firefighters, we`re out and we see these kids on the street corners sometimes ill prepared for the weather and there`s something that we can do about that," said Lt.
Fire crews respond to tiny electrical fire inside UW-Milwaukee's library Sunday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials on Sunday afternoon, June 22nd responded to a very small electrical fire inside UW-Milwaukee's library.The fire is described as a tiny electrical fire, and there was some very minor smoke damage as a result.Nothing was damaged inside the library.Fire officials say the fire may have been started by a tree possibly falling on some power lines.We're told about 50 people were inside the library at the time of the fire -- but all were able to exit safely.The power to the library was knocked out, and We Energies crews were on scene working to restore power.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials on Sunday afternoon, June 22nd responded to a very small electrical fire inside UW-Milwaukee's library.The fire is described as a tiny electrical fire, and there was some very minor smoke damage as a result.Nothing was damaged inside the library.Fire officials say the fire may have been started by a tree possibly falling on some power lines.We're told about 50 people were inside the library at the time of the fire -- but all were able to exit safely.The power to the library was knocked out, and We Energies crews were on scene working to restore power.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
No working smoke detectors: Man dies after being pulled from house fire near 5th & Meinecke
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An 84-year-old man was pulled from a burning home on N. 5th Street near Meinecke Avenue Friday night, June 20th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An 84-year-old man was pulled from a burning home on N. 5th Street near Meinecke Avenue Friday night, June 20th.
Firefighters battle two accidental fires Saturday; one left man in critical condition
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire Department officials say firefighters on Saturday, June 14th were on the scene of two fires that are believed to be accidental.The first fire broke out at a 68-unit apartment building in the 3200 block of N. 37th Street.It happened shortly before 2:00 p.m.Fire officials say the fire began in a single unit, and is believed to be accidental.No one was injured.The second fire occurred around 6:00 p.m.Fire officials say a 62-year-old man was cutting metal with an electric grinder when sparks from the grinder ignited his shirt -- causing extensive burns to his body.He was taken to the hospital -- where he is listed in critical condition.This fire occurred in the 3700 block of N. 27th Street.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire Department officials say firefighters on Saturday, June 14th were on the scene of two fires that are believed to be accidental.The first fire broke out at a 68-unit apartment building in the 3200 block of N. 37th Street.It happened shortly before 2:00 p.m.Fire officials say the fire began in a single unit, and is believed to be accidental.No one was injured.The second fire occurred around 6:00 p.m.Fire officials say a 62-year-old man was cutting metal with an electric grinder when sparks from the grinder ignited his shirt -- causing extensive burns to his body.He was taken to the hospital -- where he is listed in critical condition.This fire occurred in the 3700 block of N. 27th Street.
Milwaukee home goes up in flames, fire spreads through walls
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to a spreading house fire near 4th and Melvina.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to a spreading house fire near 4th and Melvina.
"You need working smoke detectors:" Firefighters canvass neighborhoods
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fire officials have now identified the victim of Saturday's fatal fire as 81-year-old Dragomir Popovich.They also tell us the home had no working smoke detectors."It is heartbreaking for all of us within the fire service when it comes to a fatality such as this especially when you realize there was no working smoke detector in this home," said Milwaukee Assistant Fire Chief Gerard Washington.A smoke detector is a simple tool, that can be life-saving.That's why Milwaukee fire crews canvassed the neighborhood of the fatal fire to check and install free smoke detectors."You need working smoke detectors, you need an escape plan, and you have to practice that escape plan," said Assistant Chief Washington.Rudy Torres lived right next door to the victim and he didn't even realize that he didn't have working smoke detectors, either."It hits the heart.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fire officials have now identified the victim of Saturday's fatal fire as 81-year-old Dragomir Popovich.They also tell us the home had no working smoke detectors."It is heartbreaking for all of us within the fire service when it comes to a fatality such as this especially when you realize there was no working smoke detector in this home," said Milwaukee Assistant Fire Chief Gerard Washington.A smoke detector is a simple tool, that can be life-saving.That's why Milwaukee fire crews canvassed the neighborhood of the fatal fire to check and install free smoke detectors."You need working smoke detectors, you need an escape plan, and you have to practice that escape plan," said Assistant Chief Washington.Rudy Torres lived right next door to the victim and he didn't even realize that he didn't have working smoke detectors, either."It hits the heart.
Man dies in house fire, fire department makes plea: "Please check your smoke detectors"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Even with a very quick response by firefighters, one man is dead, after a fire on Milwaukee's south side.The call came in around 2:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon, June 7th.Only a small amount of smoke could be seen coming out of the one story home near 12th and National, but firefighters say the incident was deadly."There are no working smoke detectors or smoke detectors at all inside of the structure," said Dan Lipski, assistant fire chief.Officials say an 81-year-old man was found unconscious on the floor.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Even with a very quick response by firefighters, one man is dead, after a fire on Milwaukee's south side.The call came in around 2:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon, June 7th.Only a small amount of smoke could be seen coming out of the one story home near 12th and National, but firefighters say the incident was deadly."There are no working smoke detectors or smoke detectors at all inside of the structure," said Dan Lipski, assistant fire chief.Officials say an 81-year-old man was found unconscious on the floor.
Elevator motor overheats, fills US Bank offices with smoke
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fire crews responded to the U.S. Bank building early Thursday morning, June 5th.According to officials, crews responded to the scene around 2 a.m. after an overheated electrical motor in an elevator caused light smoke to fill surrounding offices.Authorities say the surrounding offices did not sustain any damage.No additional details have been released at this time.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fire crews responded to the U.S. Bank building early Thursday morning, June 5th.According to officials, crews responded to the scene around 2 a.m. after an overheated electrical motor in an elevator caused light smoke to fill surrounding offices.Authorities say the surrounding offices did not sustain any damage.No additional details have been released at this time.
Firefighters train for honor guard: "This takes brotherhood to a whole new extreme"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When there's an emergency, all we have to do is call 911.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When there's an emergency, all we have to do is call 911.
Up in flames: Food truck catches fire near S. 16th Street and Washington
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials were on the scene of a fire involving a food truck that occurred near S. 16th Street and Washington Street in Milwaukee.A deputy fire chief with MFD tells FOX6 News a battalion chief was on the scene of a fatal crash near Cesar Chavez Drive and Mineral Street was leaving the scene when he noticed smoke.The chief followed the smoke -- and discovered the food truck on fire.The food truck that caught fire apparently contained propane tanks -- but firefighters were able to knock down and put out the fire before it reached those tanks.No injured were reported as a result of this fire.A damage estimate is not yet available.The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials were on the scene of a fire involving a food truck that occurred near S. 16th Street and Washington Street in Milwaukee.A deputy fire chief with MFD tells FOX6 News a battalion chief was on the scene of a fatal crash near Cesar Chavez Drive and Mineral Street was leaving the scene when he noticed smoke.The chief followed the smoke -- and discovered the food truck on fire.The food truck that caught fire apparently contained propane tanks -- but firefighters were able to knock down and put out the fire before it reached those tanks.No injured were reported as a result of this fire.A damage estimate is not yet available.The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
MFD & We Energies train together to better serve citizens, find out why
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wind, rain, hail, or snow, it doesn't matter for We Energies workers and firefighters.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wind, rain, hail, or snow, it doesn't matter for We Energies workers and firefighters.
PHOTOS: Fire crews battle blaze at home on E. Clarke Street
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials on Monday, May 12th responded to a fire at a home on E.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials on Monday, May 12th responded to a fire at a home on E.
Fully engulfed: What caused small explosion and fire at apartment building?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials on Sunday afternoon, May 11th were on the scene of a fully engulfed fire that occurred at an apartment building near 92nd and Marion.Fire officials say the fire broke out on the second floor of an apartment building -- and there was some sort of a small explosion during this fire -- as indicated by debris inside the building.At least one of the units is a total loss."When the first crews arrived we had heavy fire showing out of the windows of the front, second floor apartments.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials on Sunday afternoon, May 11th were on the scene of a fully engulfed fire that occurred at an apartment building near 92nd and Marion.Fire officials say the fire broke out on the second floor of an apartment building -- and there was some sort of a small explosion during this fire -- as indicated by debris inside the building.At least one of the units is a total loss."When the first crews arrived we had heavy fire showing out of the windows of the front, second floor apartments.
Project F.O.C.U.S.: Saving lives, one smoke detector at a time
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One faulty smoke detector and one floor with no smoke detector at all, that's what Milwaukee firefighters found when they stopped by Richard Koss' house.So they installed brand new smoke detectors for free to help protect Koss and his family."I feel safe now.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One faulty smoke detector and one floor with no smoke detector at all, that's what Milwaukee firefighters found when they stopped by Richard Koss' house.So they installed brand new smoke detectors for free to help protect Koss and his family."I feel safe now.
We have already tied last year's fire fatalities; Get a smoke detector!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A series of fatal fires is prompting the Milwaukee Fire Department to take action.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A series of fatal fires is prompting the Milwaukee Fire Department to take action.
Fatal wreck: Car overturns after slamming into school bus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 40-year-old man died after a collision between his car and a school bus at 60th and Villard in Milwaukee on Friday afternoon, April 25th.According to police, the car the victim was driving was headed northbound on 60th St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 40-year-old man died after a collision between his car and a school bus at 60th and Villard in Milwaukee on Friday afternoon, April 25th.According to police, the car the victim was driving was headed northbound on 60th St.