Racine house fire near Hamilton and Astor; 10 people displaced
Racine Fire Department responded to a structure fire around 8 p.m. near Hamilton and Astor on Friday, Nov. 11.
Free Racine life preservers, 5 drownings last summer
After responding to five drownings in Lake Michigan last summer, Racine firefighters are hoping for a safer summer, and they have new reinforcements to help.
Kenosha woman accused, possessing drugs shortly after delivering baby
A 31-year-old Kenosha woman is accused of possessing drugs a short time after delivering a baby at a Racine hospital.
Racine garage fire, no injuries
Members of the Racine Fire Department were dispatched just after midnight Saturday to a garage on fire near Rode Avenue and Harriet Street.
Racine Firefighter Christopher Lalor funeral, service remembered
A funeral was held in Racine for Firefighter Christopher Lalor, who was found killed in his home last month.
Christopher Lalor, murdered Racine firefighter, remembered at vigil
A prayer vigil took place Sunday night in honor of Racine firefighter Christopher Lalor, killed by a long-time friend and former roommate, according to authorities.
Racine Fire Department news conf. on death of Christopher Lalor
The Racine Fire Department talked on Tuesday about Racine Firefighter Christopher Lalor, who died this weekend -- the case is considered a homicide.
Racine firefighter death, homicide investigation underway
The death of a Racine firefighter is being investigated as a homicide.
Racine police: Driver injures 4 including 2 children
A crash in Racine leaves two children and two adults injured. The driver of a vehicle involved is cited for operating a vehicle while under the influence causing injury.
Plane crashed in Racine, hit tree and building
A single-engine plane went down in Racine Monday night.
Snow-melting hack leads to house fire in Racine
A preliminary investigation found the occupant of the home was heating rubbing alcohol to melt ice on their car.
Racine Fire Dept.: Clear the snow from neighborhood fire hydrants
The Racine Fire Department is appealing to its residence to clear snow from neighborhood fire hydrants. But this is a request that could apply to any community.
Car catches fire next to Racine home; vehicle a total loss
The Racine Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle on fire within 5 feet of the house located on Victory Avenue in the City of Racine.
Fire crews called to house fire in Racine, 5 occupants displaced
RACINE -- Fire officials were called to a house fire near Row Avenue and Howland Avenue Monday afternoon, June 22.As crews arrived shortly after 4 p.m., they saw a man on a balcony who was attempting to contain the fire that started in the second-floor bedroom.
Fire causes $100,000 in damage to 4 garages, 2 homes in Racine, cause under investigation
RACINE -- Firefighters on Thursday night, June 18 responded to the scene of a garage fire on Harmony Drive near Charles Street in Racine.
Investigators try to determine cause of fire at home near Racine's Horlick Park
RACINE -- Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire at a two-family, two-story home near Horlick Park in Racine on Sunday, June 14.Officials say the exterior of the home ignited around 11:30 a.m. Sunday -- and caused significant damage to the home.
Racine FD: House fire leaves 1 dead, causes $45k in damage
RACINE -- Fire officials were called to a home near Rapids Drive and Charles Street around 3 a.m. Saturday, June 6 for a single-family residence on fire.Firefighters say one man was found inside the home.
Vehicle fire damages two homes in Racine
RACINE -- Fire officials responded to a car fire at a residence near De Koven Avenue and Taylor Avenue around 5 a.m. on Sunday, May 16.The vehicle was engulfed in the driveway between two houses causing exterior damage to the siding of both.Racine firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and prevented both houses from sustaining further damage.The residents exited to safety and there were no injuries.The fire is under investigation and no more information is being released.
Apartment fire in Racine causes $150k in damage, no injuries reported
RACINE -- The Racine Fire Department responded to a call of an active fire in a second-floor apartment near 6th Street and Wisconsin Ave around 3:15 p.m. on Friday, April 30.Upon arrival, heavy fire was seen coming from an apartment on the second floor.
Cigarette discarded into garbage can ignites porch in Racine
RACINE -- A cigarette discarded into a garbage can caused the front porch to go up in flames Sunday morning, April 26 around 10 a.m.The residents of the home on Hickory Grove Avenue were able to extinguish the fire by the time Racine Fire Department crews arrived.