Fire damages home on Lathrop Ave. in Racine
RACINE -- Racine firefighters battled a house fire on Lathrop Ave.
RacineTMZ: Family of six pulled from boat suffering engine trouble in Racine Harbor
RACINE -- Officials with the "RacineTMZ" Facebook page on Saturday afternoon, July 9th posted photos of a rescue that took place Saturday in the Racine Harbor.According to the RacineTMZ officials, a family of six was on board the boat -- three adults and three children.The boat apparently suffered engine trouble, and waves pushed it onto the rocks along Pershing Drive.Everyone on the boat was rescued, thanks to officials with the Racine Fire Department, Racine Police Department, Racine County Sheriff's Office and several citizens.As the photos below show, the boat would eventually sink below the water.It remained tied to a boulder along Pershing Drive after this rescue.It is not believed anyone was hurt in this incident.PHOTO GALLERY
Improper use of fireworks leads to house fire in Racine: $3,000 in damage
RACINE -- Officials with the Racine Fire Department say the improper use of fireworks led to a house fire on the Fourth of July.It happened at a home near 16th and Packard Avenue shortly before 9:00 p.m.Upon arrival at the scene, fire officials found smoke and flames coming from the rear of the building.The fire was quickly contained while additional crews searched for occupants and fire extension -- with neither found.The fire was a result of the improper use of fireworks, officials say.Those who live in the home are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.The fire caused $3,000 worth of damage to the home.No one was hurt.
Fire damages George Town Market, H&H Meats and Catering in Racine
RACINE -- H&H Meats and Catering on Meachem Road near Taylor Avenue in Racine was damaged by fire early on Wednesday morning, May 4th.According to the Racine Fire Department, after opening the George Town Market for business on Wednesday morning, an employee noticed smoke coming from the attached H&H Meats business.911 was called, and firefighters noted smoke showing from the exterior of the building and a fire in the kitchen.Smoke damage was noted throughout the building.No one was hurt.The owners/operators of the businesses are working with the Racine Health Department -- with hopes of reopening later this week.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Red Cross assists seven children, two adults following bedroom fire in Racine
RACINE -- The American Red Cross was assisting seven children and two adults following a fire on Monday morning, April 18th.The fire broke out at a home near 12th and Highland in Racine shortly before 11:00 a.m.Officials with the Racine Fire Department say the fire happened in a bedroom.No one was home at the time of the fire, which was quickly extinguished.One pet cat was found trapped, but unharmed, and subsequently released.The fire remains under investigation.
Wood deck blown off Racine house after report of explosion, fire
RACINE -- Racine firefighters were dispatched to a home on Melvin Ave.
Jet skier stranded on Lake Michigan, rescued by Racine Fire Dept.
RACINE -- A jet skier out on Lake Michigan from Racine got stranded on Wednesday afternoon, March 9th.The operator got stranded about two miles out from the Racine shore -- when his machine would not start.The operator called 911 from his cell phone.The Racine Fire Department and U.S. Coast Guard were dispatched.The Racine Fire Department rescued the individual and towed the jet skit back to shore.The call for this incident came in around 3:30 p.m.Officials say the jet skier was wearing a life jacket.Officials caution that while temperatures outside have been warm -- in the 60s and even 70s this week, the water temperature on Lake Michigan is still low -- around 38 degrees.
Hazmat team investigates abandoned sewer line at Kenosha Co. Public Safety Building
KENOSHA -- A potential gas leak lead to a minor evacuation near the Kenosha County Public Safety Building on Thursday afternoon, March 3rd.
Racine: Car crashes into building, bursts into flames
RACINE -- A car crashed into a building and burst into flames in Racine early Saturday morning, February 6th.The wreck happened at 5th and Main St.
Racine firefighter hurt when part of ceiling fell, struck him in face
RACINE -- A Racine firefighter was hurt while fighting a fire on Memorial Drive on Sunday evening, December 20th.The fire was reported around 7:45 p.m. after a neighbor noticed smoke coming from the eaves above the second story.
Hazmat team called out to business in Racine for semi leaking sodium hydroxide
RACINE -- A hazmat team was called out to a business on Stannard Street on Thursday, December 17th for a chemical leak.Racine Fire Department officials say a semi hauling sodium hydroxide (a corrosive chemical used in the plating process) was discovered leaking at Wisconsin Plating Works' receiving docks.The building is located near 6th and S.
Racine firefighter injured in fire at home on Sixth Street; Red Cross assisting occupants
RACINE -- A Racine firefighter was injured while fighting a fire at a home on Sixth Street on Saturday night, December 12th.It happened around 7:00 p.m.Calls came in from multiple callers regarding dark smoke and fire showing at the home.The first crews arrived within three minutes, and quickly extinguished the exterior fire before making an interior attack.The firefighter who was injured suffered minor injuries.
Red Cross volunteers assisting family after home catches fire on St. Patrick Street in Racine
RACINE -- The American Red Cross says volunteers are assisting after a fire in Racine on Saturday night, November 7th.It happened at a home on S.
Racine Fire Department: Fire causes $30,000 in damage to vacant home
RACINE -- Firefighters in Racine on Sunday evening, November 1st were called out to a fire at a vacant home.It happened shortly after 6:00 p.m. at a home near 17th and Republic Avenue.Fire officials say the fire started on the exterior of the first floor of the home, and then traveled to the exterior of the second floor.Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and power was shut off to the home.The home was found to be vacant, as its residents recently moved.The fire is now under investigation.We're told the fire caused $30,000 in damage to the home.
Fire damages vacant home near Barker and Buchanan in Racine; cause under investigation
RACINE -- Racine firefighters responded to the scene of a vacant house fire near Barker and Buchanan early Wednesday morning, October 21st.Upon arrival, they found a large fire on the rear deck of the home that had extended up into the eaves and into the attic.
"It was like 'boom, boom, boom:'" Red Cross taxed after volunteers called out to 17 fires since Friday
MILWAUKEE -- It was a very busy weekend for firefighters and the American Red Cross.
46-year-old woman struck by vehicle, seriously injured near 6th and Memorial in Racine
RACINE -- Racine fire officials say a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Monday afternoon, August 31st.It happened near the corner of 6th Street and Memorial Drive.Racine Fire Department crews responded to the scene of the accident just before 4:00 p.m.
Fire at home on 9th Avenue in Racine after child turned on the stove and left it unattended
RACINE -- It happened on Monday afternoon, August 3rd around 3:30 p.m. in the 3300 block of 9th Avenue.
"A tragic accident:" 62-year-old Middleton man, found unresponsive on sailboat, dies at the hospital
RACINE -- Racine fire officials say a 62-year-old man from Middleton, Wisconsin, has died after he was found unresponsive on a sailboat on Lake Michigan Tuesday night, July 14th.
Latest: Teen boy and girl had to be rescued from pier at Racine Harbor Tuesday night
RACINE -- Racine fire officials say a high-school age boy and girl became trapped on the rocks near a pier at the Racine Harbor on Tuesday evening, July 14th -- and they had to be rescued.It happened around 9:00 p.m.A Racine Fire Department dive boat was sent to the inside of the harbor to help the teens out.