Brown Deer apartment fire; displaced residents collect belongings

Brown Deer families displaced by a fire at River Place Apartments had until Friday, Aug. 26 to get their stuff out. Roughly 100 people lost their homes.

Brown Deer apartment fire; Red Cross organizes resource center

After a fire at Brown Deer's River Place Apartments, the American Red Cross of Wisconsin organized a resource center for displaced families.

Brown Deer apartment fire, tenants must be out by Friday

The fire at River Place Apartments in Brown Deer means 42 units will be unavailable for six to eight months. Residents are scrambling for movers, working to get their furniture out and, of course, find a place to live.

Brown Deer apartment fire displaces about 100, ?frustrating, upsetting?
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For so many, the fire at Brown Deer's River Place Apartments brought what really matters into perspective. The renters from 40 units said Sunday they're not sure if or when they'll be able to move back in, but they said they're grateful for what they do have.

Brown Deer apartment fire displaces about 100, ‘frustrating, upsetting’

For so many, the fire at Brown Deer's River Place Apartments brought what really matters into perspective. The renters from 40 units said Sunday they're not sure if or when they'll be able to move back in, but they said they're grateful for what they do have.

Brown Deer fire, River Place Apartments, 100 displaced

A fire led to a partial roof collapse Saturday afternoon at the River Place Apartments in Brown Deer. Forty-two units were deemed uninhabitable, and a shelter was set up Saturday night.

Brown Deer fire, River Place Apartments, 100 displaced
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A fire led to a partial roof collapse Saturday afternoon at the River Place Apartments in Brown Deer. Forty-two units were deemed uninhabitable, and a shelter was set up Saturday night.

Brown Deer fire, River Place Apartments (Courtesy: Brenda Knight)
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Video from FOX6 viewer Brenda Knight shows part of the roof collapsing at the River Place Apartments in Brown Deer Saturday afternoon.

After near-drowning, Brown Deer 2-year-old meets rescuers
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A Brown Deer toddler is happy and well after nearly drowning in July, and that is thanks to the quick thinking of first responders. On Monday, the dispatcher and other first responders met the 2-year-old they helped save.

After near-drowning, Brown Deer 2-year-old meets rescuers

A Brown Deer toddler is happy and well after nearly drowning in July, and that is thanks to the quick thinking of first responders. On Monday, the dispatcher and other first responders met the 2-year-old they helped save.

Toddler pulled from Brown Deer pool
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North Shore Fire/Rescue was called to a report of a 2-year-old not breathing after being found in a pool Wednesday.

Toddler pulled from Brown Deer pool, taken to hospital: officials

North Shore Fire/Rescue was called to a report of a 2-year-old not breathing after being found in a Brown Deer pool Wednesday, July 27.

Brown Deer Road construction; slower response times for police, fire
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The North Shore Fire Department is on the east side of the closure. The Brown Deer Police Department on the west side. Both are finding ways around the construction to try to quickly get to those who need help. But lately, getting to calls has been difficult.

Brown Deer Road construction; slower response times for police, fire

Traffic is backed up on Brown Deer as crews repair the Wisconsin Railroad crossing – east of 51st and west of Deerwood Drive. The road is under a full closure.

Brown Deer hazardous materials incident, apartment building evacuated

Fire department personnel from multiple agencies responded to a hazardous materials incident at a Brown Deer apartment building Friday afternoon, July 15.

Rogers Behavioral Health Brown Deer, mental health services expanded

The need for mental health services is at an all-time high. At Rogers Behavioral Health, there's a waitlist for treatment. On Wednesday, Rogers opened a new residential facility in Brown Deer. The expansion comes as they try to meet the need.

Rogers Behavioral Health Brown Deer, mental health services expanded
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The need for mental health services is at an all-time high. At Rogers Behavioral Health, there's a waitlist for treatment. On Wednesday, June 29, Rogers opened a new residential facility in Brown Deer. The expansion comes as they try to meet the need.

Brown Deer hit-and-run, police seek suspect

Brown Deer police are looking for the suspect and vehicle in a hit-and-run crash that sent two people to the hospital on June 18.

Energy drink scam jolts Brown Deer company
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An energy drink scam jolted a Brown Deer accounting firm when it started getting calls from near-victims. Contact 6 discovered it’s a new twist on a classic scam.