Roof collapses, dense smoke billows from 3-alarm fire at auto salvage yard
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee firefighters battled a massive, three-alarm fire at Roz Auto Salvage -- an auto salvage yard near 13th and Ramsey on Thursday afternoon, April 24th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee firefighters battled a massive, three-alarm fire at Roz Auto Salvage -- an auto salvage yard near 13th and Ramsey on Thursday afternoon, April 24th.
Lethal combination in salvage yard fire: engines, transmissions, fuel tanks, propane
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Roz Auto Salvage started the clean-up process Thursday night, April 24th in preparation to re-open on Friday, April 25th just one day after the massive fire.Rick Rozanske, owner of Roz's, calls the fire devastating.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Roz Auto Salvage started the clean-up process Thursday night, April 24th in preparation to re-open on Friday, April 25th just one day after the massive fire.Rick Rozanske, owner of Roz's, calls the fire devastating.
Neighbors hear "loud booms" from auto salvage fire; some evacuated
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The three-alarm fire at Roz Auto Salvage on Thursday afternoon, April 24th affects neighboring homes and businesses near 13th and Ramsey.An employee at Lamers Bus Lines captured a video of the fire and the explosions."There were several loud booms or what appeared to be explosions throughout," said Dean Brown, manager of Lamers Bus Lines.Brown says Lamers workers could only watch as black smoke billowed out of the neighboring yard. "They've been there forever.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The three-alarm fire at Roz Auto Salvage on Thursday afternoon, April 24th affects neighboring homes and businesses near 13th and Ramsey.An employee at Lamers Bus Lines captured a video of the fire and the explosions."There were several loud booms or what appeared to be explosions throughout," said Dean Brown, manager of Lamers Bus Lines.Brown says Lamers workers could only watch as black smoke billowed out of the neighboring yard. "They've been there forever.
Fire intentionally set? Neighbors say they're now "on guard"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee fire investigators spent Monday morning, April 21st collecting and testing evidence from a house fire at 84th and Concordia; a fire they believe was started intentionally.The Milwaukee Fire Department was dispatched to the house fire around 5:30 a.m. Flames were present on the first floor of the home.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee fire investigators spent Monday morning, April 21st collecting and testing evidence from a house fire at 84th and Concordia; a fire they believe was started intentionally.The Milwaukee Fire Department was dispatched to the house fire around 5:30 a.m. Flames were present on the first floor of the home.
Swift water rescues made easier for Milwaukee Dive Team
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Fire Department's Dive Team broke in some new gear over the holiday weekend, with a boat designed for swift water rescues.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Fire Department's Dive Team broke in some new gear over the holiday weekend, with a boat designed for swift water rescues.
No working smoke detectors, man dies after house fire
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 78-year-old Leo Roethig was pulled out of a burning duplex Thursday, April 17th and died Friday, April 18th.The fire started a little after 5 p.m. Thursday evening in the upper unit of the building near 53rd and Nash in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 78-year-old Leo Roethig was pulled out of a burning duplex Thursday, April 17th and died Friday, April 18th.The fire started a little after 5 p.m. Thursday evening in the upper unit of the building near 53rd and Nash in Milwaukee.
Man without a pulse pulled from "fully engulfed" duplex fire
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials say a man was pulled from a duplex after a fire broke out on Thursday, April 17th.The call for the fire came in just after 5:00 p.m. It happened near 53rd and Nash.Fire officials say when the man was initially pulled from the home, he did not have a pulse.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials say a man was pulled from a duplex after a fire broke out on Thursday, April 17th.The call for the fire came in just after 5:00 p.m. It happened near 53rd and Nash.Fire officials say when the man was initially pulled from the home, he did not have a pulse.
Red Cross called to scene of house fire on N. 51st Boulevard
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials say the American Red Cross was called to the scene of a house fire that occurred on N. 51st Boulevard on Monday night, April 14th.The call for the fire came in just after 7:00 p.m.Crews arriving on scene saw smoke coming from the second floor of the home -- and eventually found fire on the second floor of the 1.5-story home.No one was injured in the fire.A damage estimate and cause of the fire have not been released.The American Red Cross said on Twitter it is assisting a family of five.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials say the American Red Cross was called to the scene of a house fire that occurred on N. 51st Boulevard on Monday night, April 14th.The call for the fire came in just after 7:00 p.m.Crews arriving on scene saw smoke coming from the second floor of the home -- and eventually found fire on the second floor of the 1.5-story home.No one was injured in the fire.A damage estimate and cause of the fire have not been released.The American Red Cross said on Twitter it is assisting a family of five.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
Firefighters stress the importance of working smoke detectors
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee firefighters have started going door-to-door stressing the importance of working smoke detectors to residents.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee firefighters have started going door-to-door stressing the importance of working smoke detectors to residents.
Man dies after being pulled from house fire near 24th and Vliet
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 35-year-old man is dead following a house fire that occurred near 24th and Vliet Thursday night, April 10th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 35-year-old man is dead following a house fire that occurred near 24th and Vliet Thursday night, April 10th.
New protocol for active shooter scenarios that involves police & fire crews
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Members of the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee Fire Department teamed up on Tuesday, April 8th for an active shooter training event.In this day and age of shootings and mass killings at elementary and high schools, university campuses, places of worship and movie theaters -- active shooter training is a necessity -- but Tuesday's training was a little different than most.Emergency protocol in a "shooter in a building" scenario used to call for law enforcement to enter the building, find the shooter, secure the building and then allow medical personnel to enter and treat the wounded.However, by that time, lives could be lost that could have been saved.The new protocol involves the response of both police -- and fire department medical teams."We can`t save lives without their help.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Members of the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee Fire Department teamed up on Tuesday, April 8th for an active shooter training event.In this day and age of shootings and mass killings at elementary and high schools, university campuses, places of worship and movie theaters -- active shooter training is a necessity -- but Tuesday's training was a little different than most.Emergency protocol in a "shooter in a building" scenario used to call for law enforcement to enter the building, find the shooter, secure the building and then allow medical personnel to enter and treat the wounded.However, by that time, lives could be lost that could have been saved.The new protocol involves the response of both police -- and fire department medical teams."We can`t save lives without their help.
Hazmat unit called out to UPS facility on S. 6th in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- A Milwaukee Fire Department official confirmed with FOX6 News it deployed a hazardous materials unit to the UPS facility on S. 6th Street in Oak Creek on Friday night, April 4th.An Oak Creek Police official says nothing dangerous was found -- and said deploying the hazmat unit was a precautionary measure.Police say the call came in just before 6:00 p.m., and crews left the facility just before 11:00 p.m.Police say the incident is being investigated as a "suspicious circumstances" call -- and police continue to investigate.Work operations were not interrupted by the investigation.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- A Milwaukee Fire Department official confirmed with FOX6 News it deployed a hazardous materials unit to the UPS facility on S. 6th Street in Oak Creek on Friday night, April 4th.An Oak Creek Police official says nothing dangerous was found -- and said deploying the hazmat unit was a precautionary measure.Police say the call came in just before 6:00 p.m., and crews left the facility just before 11:00 p.m.Police say the incident is being investigated as a "suspicious circumstances" call -- and police continue to investigate.Work operations were not interrupted by the investigation.
Powerful images help us remember devastating fire of 1911
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- This week marks the 103rd anniversary of one of the most deadly fires Milwaukee has ever seen -- and you've probably never heard a word about it.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- This week marks the 103rd anniversary of one of the most deadly fires Milwaukee has ever seen -- and you've probably never heard a word about it.
Home on N. 40th Street a total loss after fire Saturday night
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials on Saturday night, responded to a "significant" fire in the 5900 block of N. 40th Street.The fire broke out just after 11:00 p.m.Fire officials say there was one person inside the home at the time, and that person was able to get out okay.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials on Saturday night, responded to a "significant" fire in the 5900 block of N. 40th Street.The fire broke out just after 11:00 p.m.Fire officials say there was one person inside the home at the time, and that person was able to get out okay.
MFD Chief Mark Rohlfing gets another four-year term
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's Fire Chief will stay on the job for another four years.Milwaukee's Fire and Police Commission has voted to reappoint Chief Mark Rohlfing to another four-year term.Rohlfing's current contract ends at the end of the year.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's Fire Chief will stay on the job for another four years.Milwaukee's Fire and Police Commission has voted to reappoint Chief Mark Rohlfing to another four-year term.Rohlfing's current contract ends at the end of the year.
53-year-old woman found dead outside home Sunday morning
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials say a 53-year-old woman was found dead outside on S. 59th Street on Sunday morning, March 16th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials say a 53-year-old woman was found dead outside on S. 59th Street on Sunday morning, March 16th.
MFD official says walking out on thin ice "not worth it"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Being out on the ice right now is not as safe as it was just a week ago.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Being out on the ice right now is not as safe as it was just a week ago.
One person killed after car strikes tree in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department confirm for FOX6 News that one person was killed after a car struck a tree near 60th and Bobolink early Sunday, March 9th.Officials say the person was trapped inside the vehicle and needed to be cut out of it.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department confirm for FOX6 News that one person was killed after a car struck a tree near 60th and Bobolink early Sunday, March 9th.Officials say the person was trapped inside the vehicle and needed to be cut out of it.
Firefighters battle house fire near 38th & Rohr in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee firefighters battled a house fire near 38th and Rohr on the city's north side late morning on Friday, March 7th.Ironically, Milwaukee firefighters were conducting training near the house that caught fire when the 911 calls started to come in.The firefighters participating in the training were able to see smoke coming from the home and also observed children climbing and/or jumping out of a second-floor window on to a first-floor overhang.The children were then able to climb off the overhang down to the ground and to safety.Everyone got out of the building safely.The cause of the fire remains undetermined.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee firefighters battled a house fire near 38th and Rohr on the city's north side late morning on Friday, March 7th.Ironically, Milwaukee firefighters were conducting training near the house that caught fire when the 911 calls started to come in.The firefighters participating in the training were able to see smoke coming from the home and also observed children climbing and/or jumping out of a second-floor window on to a first-floor overhang.The children were then able to climb off the overhang down to the ground and to safety.Everyone got out of the building safely.The cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Henley sentenced to three years for attack on fire captain
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The man accused of attacking a captain inside a Milwaukee firehouse was sentenced to three years in prison and another three years of extended supervision on Friday, March 7th.46-year-old Rozono Henley of Milwaukee pleaded guilty in January to an incident at the Engine 16 fire house on Fond du Lac Ave.According to the criminal complaint, Henley entered the Engine 16 fire house early September 28th.Capt.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The man accused of attacking a captain inside a Milwaukee firehouse was sentenced to three years in prison and another three years of extended supervision on Friday, March 7th.46-year-old Rozono Henley of Milwaukee pleaded guilty in January to an incident at the Engine 16 fire house on Fond du Lac Ave.According to the criminal complaint, Henley entered the Engine 16 fire house early September 28th.Capt.