North Shore Fire officials called out to Signicast in Brown Deer for small fire; no one hurt

BROWN DEER -- North Shore Fire officials were on the scene of a small fire at Signicast in Brown Deer on Tuesday evening, September 8th.We're told there was a molten pot that overflowed, causing a small fire to start on the outside of the pot.No one was injured.According to its website, Signicast is the world leading provider of precision Investment castings.

Parents take note: It's important to talk about fire safety in the home

MILWAUKEE -- In the wake of the house fire in which two Milwaukee children died, officials are more determined than ever to get the conversation of fire safety in the home started.

Crash requiring extrication shuts down busy intersection in Brown Deer

BROWN DEER -- A two-vehicle crash shut down a busy intersection in Brown Deer on Wednesday morning, September 2nd.It happened near Bradley and Teutonia.North Shore Fire officials say one person had to be cut from a vehicle -- but the extent of any injuries suffered is unclear.

Motorcyclist suffers critical injuries after collision with car in Glendale

GLENDALE -- The North Shore Fire Department responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a car on Wednesday afternoon, August 19th.The wreck happened just north of Bayshore Town Center on Port Washington Rd.

Three taken to the hospital after two-vehicle crash near 60th and Brown Deer Road

BROWN DEER -- Three people were taken to the hospital following a crash involving two vehicles that occurred near N. 60th Street and Brown Deer Road on Monday, August 10th.It happened around 6:00 p.m.North Shore Fire officials had to do some minor extrication on one door of one of the vehicles involved in the crash, due to the damage the car suffered.A 46-year-old woman, a 23-year-old woman, and a 15-year-old girl, all from the same vehicle, were injured.They were taken to the hospital for treatment of what are believed to be minor injuries.It is unclear what caused the crash.

Police: Man armed with "multiple knives" injured in officer-involved shooting in Whitefish Bay

WHITEFISH BAY -- Whitefish Bay police tell FOX6 News a 39-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound following an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Monday evening, July 13th.It happened near the intersection N.

Under control: Firefighters called out to Shorewood apartment complex

SHOREWOOD -- Firefighters were called out to a fire at a four-family apartment complex in Shorewood on Tuesday afternoon, June 2nd.The call came in just after 3:30 p.m. Firefighters were dispatched to the apartment building located near the intersection of Larkin Street and Capitol Drive in Shorewood.North Shore fire officials say no injuries have been reported.The fire was brought under control, and firefighters were then working on hot spots.

Shared services strategy: Fire departments coming together to keep you safe

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Fire Department, in conjunction with other fire departments in nearby communities are now operating under a "shared services" protocol.

Fire officials: Unattended candle believed to have started fire at Shorewood apartment building

SHOREWOOD (WITI) -- North Shore Fire Department officials say it is believed an unattended candle caused a fire at an apartment building in Shorewood on Wednesday, May 13th.It happened in the 4400 block of Oakland Avenue just before 3:00 p.m.The fire was called in by a resident across the hall from the unit where the fire started.Fire crews arriving on scene found heavy fire and smoke coming from a third-floor window -- and the fire was brought under control.No one was injured.The tenant who lived in the apartment wasn't home when the fire occurred.

Two injured following crash near 60th and Brown Deer Road

BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police officers and North Shore Fire/Rescue officials responded to a report of a two-car crash in the intersection of W.

Buffalo Wild Wings at Bayshore Town Center damaged after vehicle crashed into it

GLENDALE (WITI) -- The Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant at Bayshore Town Center was damaged Monday, April 13th when a vehicle crashed into it.It happened just after 2:00 p.m.North Shore Fire/Rescue officials were called out to the restaurant and learned that a vehicle had left the roadway and struck the parking garage next to the restaurant's entrance.The crash caused significant damage to the structure, including destroying the men's bathroom stalls where a patron had just exited.Fortunately, nobody was seriously hurt.The driver was evaluated by paramedics on scene but refused transport to the hospital.

Brown Deer Elementary School student takes a ride in a fire engine

BROWN DEER (WITI) -- A kid in Brown Deer gets the thrill of his young life today -- he got to ride in a fire engine!Ferris, a 4-K student at Brown Deer Elementary, got a ride to school from the North Shore Fire Department Friday morning, April 10th.While riding Ferris was able to blow the air horn just before school.So why was he given a ride?

Man critically hurt after falling from 20-foot balcony at Bayshore Town Center

GLENDALE (WITI) -- A 21-year-old man from Silver Lake is in critical condition after he fell about 20 feet from a balcony at Bayshore Town Center late Monday, January 12th.The Glendale Police Department along with the North Shore Fire Department responded to the scene around 9:19 p.m.Dan Tyk from the North Shore Fire Department tells FOX6 News the victim fell from a balcony inside the mall near Bar Louie's.