Racine firefighters collect school supplies for Mitchell students
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine firefighters are working to assist Mitchell School students after a fire gutted parts of the school last week.Fire crews arrived on scene early Thursday morning, February 27th.
Space heater to blame for early morning fire in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- A space heater is to blame for an electrical fire that broke out at a home on Taylor Avenue early Saturday morning, March 1st.
Crews battle frigid temperatures, wind at Racine school fire
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine firefighters had to fight not only flames at Thursday morning’s fire at Mitchell School, but frigid temperatures and wind as well.“I got the call about 2:45 a.m. and breaks my heart to see it so destroyed,” said Lolli Haws, the superintendent of Racine Unified Schools.Haws was in shock when she heard that Mitchell School was on fire, but she said it was even worse to see in person.
Fire damages office at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
RACINE (WITI) -- Fire damaged an office at the Racine St.
Crews called to scene of structure fire in Racine
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Racine Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 1212 Carlisle Avenue in Racine Thursday, January 23rd.The initial fire crews reported heavy smoke and fire showing from the second floor bathroom window and roof.Fire crews quickly located and extinguished the fire in the four unit residential property.Occupants of the second floor units are being assisted by the Red Cross.The fire caused an estimated $50,000 in damage to the structure and $10,000 in damage to contents.
Fire crews called to scene of structure fire in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Fire crews responded to the scene of a structure fire at 4023 Erie St.
Firefighters uncover drug lab at Racine apartment building
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine firefighters called to a second-floor apartment fire on Parkview Dr.
Racine officials investigate house fire on Memorial Drive
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine officials are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out in a vacant home located at 1524 S.
Racine fire officials battle blaze in 1300 block of LaSalle Street
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine fire officials battled a blaze in the 1300 block of LaSalle Street on Sunday, March 3rd just after noon.Fire officials say the initial fire crew reported smoke showing from the home.Fire crews found fire in the home's second floor attic space.Occupants were at work when the call was received by the fire department and are being assisted by the Red Cross.Working smoke alarms were found in the home, according to fire officials.Damage is estimated at $20,000 for structure and $3,000 for contents.The investigation into the cause of this fire is ongoing.
Racine fire officials respond to grease fire at home
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine fire officials responded to a structure fire in the 1600 block of Oregon Street in Racine just before 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 24th.Fire officials say the fire at a single family home resulted from grease on the kitchen stove.Two adults were able to safely escape the fire, which caused about $15,000 in damage.The American Red Cross is assisting the two adults displaced by this fire.
Reward offered for information in Racine arson case
RACINE (WITI) -- A reward of up to $5,000 is now being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any suspect responsible for a fire at a Racine apartment complex.Racine police and fire crews were dispatched to the building on Jacato Dr.
Fire officials say winter, holiday season a busy time for fighting fires
MILWAUKEE -- Fire officials in southeastern Wisconsin have already battled several fires this winter, and they say the holiday season is a busy time of the year, for a number of reasons.
Racine police investigate homicide on Grand Ave.
RACINE -- Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 10th and Grand Ave.
Mesh on windows impeded rescue of kids killed in house fire
RACINE -- Firefighters in Racine say mesh used for security on one of the windows of a house that caught fire early Thursday, November 8th slowed their entrance into the building.
Emotions ran high for firefighters on scene of fatal fire in Racine
RACINE -- Two young girls were killed, and two young boys were in extremely poor condition following a house fire in Racine early Thursday morning, November 8th.
Officials investigating suspicious fire on Grange Ave. in Racine
RACINE -- Officials are investigating what they believe was an intentionally set fire at a home in the 1600 block of Grange Ave.
Student apprehended after suspicious device found at Racine Park H.S.
RACINE -- A 14-year-old student from Racine Park High School was apprehended Tuesday, October 2nd for recklessly endangering safety and possession of explosive materials.
Missing boater found safe on shore of Zoo Beach
RACINE -- Officials say the search for the missing boater at Zoo Beach in the Village of Wind Point Monday morning, August 13th was called off.
Red Cross helping victims displaced by fire in Racine
RACINE -- Red Cross officials are assisting a mother and her four-month-old son after they were displaced from their home following a fire in Racine Tuesday, July 24th.
