Had the emergency scenario area that officials spent four days training for been real, Waupun residents would have been evacuated to Beaver Dam.
As it was just an exercise, life went on as normal. People shopped for groceries. Exercise classes were held. Church women got together to make blankets for charity. - PUB DATE: 4/28/2022 1:00:00 PM - SOURCE: WISC-TV CBS 3 Madison
VIDEO/PHOTOS: La Crosse firefighters are at an active fire scene this morning at the corner of 4th and King in downtown La Crosse. Images from the scene show a building on the 300 block of S. 4th Street housing the restaurant India Curry House is largely destroyed, with its top floors collapsed. Debris and fire apparatus currently occupy the street. - PUB DATE: 4/28/2022 7:15:00 AM - SOURCE: La Crosse Tribune - Metered Site
Spring in Wisconsin is wildfire season, and most people don’t realize is that 98% of wildfires in Wisconsin are due to human activity.
"This is not uncommon, typically after the snow melts and prior to vegetation greening up, that’s the peak of fire season," said Catherine Koele.
Catherine Koele is a DNR Wildfire Prevention Specialist for Woodruff, she said when you are out burning, it’s all about safety. - PUB DATE: 4/28/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJFW-TV NBC 12 Rhinelander
A fire caused excessive damage to a barn in the town of Hubbard Wednesday afternoon.
Fire crews from Iron Ridge, Hustisford and Neosho were called to a fully-engulfed structure fire shortly before 2 p.m. at W3626 Decora Road, according to Iron Ridge Fire Chief Jason Keller. Upon arrival, firefighters found three-quarters of the barn in flames, as well as a cornfield burning across the road. - PUB DATE: 4/27/2022 8:45:00 PM - SOURCE: Daily Citizen - Metered Site
One person died in a residential home fire Wednesday morning.
The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center heard a home located at N11557 County Highway P was fully engulfed in flames around 2:18 a.m.
Waupaca County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Iola Fire Department reported to the home, according to Detective Sergeant Paul Hanneman. - PUB DATE: 4/27/2022 4:56:46 PM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBS 7 Wausau
For the third time in three days, the Fond du Lac Fire Department was on the scene of a residential fire.
FDL Fire Rescue was called out Tuesday April 26, 2022 at 3:34 p.m. for a report of a garage fire at 598 S. Military Rd.
Once on the scene, fire crews found thick smoke from the front of the garage and heavy fire showing from the rear service door. - PUB DATE: 4/26/2022 3:29:02 PM - SOURCE: KFIZ-AM 1450 Fond du Lac
A Madison man was forced out of his apartment Monday after a fire.
Madison Fire Department crews were sent to a complex on Deer Valley Road just after 9:30 p.m. after residents reported seeing smoke. Officials said one of the residents returned home as firefighters were searching the building.
When the man opened his door, he saw dark, heavy smoke. - PUB DATE: 4/26/2022 12:58:59 PM - SOURCE: WISC-TV CBS 3 Madison
PHOTO: A good Samaritan is being credited with pulling a woman from a burning SUV after the vehicle crashed into a barn overnight.
Manitowoc County sheriff’s officials say they were called to the area of Highway 42, north of Irish Road just after 12:15 a.m. Authorities determined a 21-year-old woman from Kewaunee County was driving an SUV north on 42 when her vehicle went off the road and into the ditch. - PUB DATE: 4/26/2022 9:44:26 AM - SOURCE: WNFL-AM 1450 Green Bay
While Sun Prairie firefighters reached the scene of a Monday afternoon house fire within minutes and contained the flames quickly, the city’s fire department pointed out that the way the home was built made the blaze more treacherous.
A firefighter who happened to live two homes away from the burning building was the first person to reach the scene shortly after 4 p. - PUB DATE: 4/26/2022 8:16:17 AM - SOURCE: WMTV NBC15 Madison
Didion is celebrating 50 years of operation by donating to local nonprofits.
The milling company gave $100,000 to local first responders and other agencies on Monday. A total $77,500 went to the fire departments of Cambria, Pardeeville, Randolph, Friesland, Columbus and Fall River, as well as the Columbia and Jefferson County Sheriff’s departments. - PUB DATE: 4/26/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMSM-TV FOX 47 Madison
Fire crews in northeast Wisconsin responded to several fires in just the last few days. There were at least six total between Chilton, Green Bay, Fond Du Lac, Appleton, and Kaukauna.
Fire officials are now warning the community of the dangers of dry heat and wind, as they were the biggest common factor in the fires the area saw this weekend. - PUB DATE: 4/26/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
Firefighters rescued a male resident hanging from a second-story window of a house that caught fire Sunday night, according to the Chilton Fire Department.
Chilton firefighters responded at 6:18 p.m. to a call about a fire at a house at Court and Heiman streets. When they arrived, flames were coming from the rear of the house. - PUB DATE: 4/25/2022 7:21:14 AM - SOURCE: Herald Times Reporter
Off-duty firefighters and neighboring fire departments were all called in on Sunday morning to help extinguish a Fond du Lac house fire that was spreading to nearby homes.
According to Fond du Lac Fire Rescue, just after 2 a.m., crews responded to a two-and-a-half-story single-family home located in the 20 block of W. - PUB DATE: 4/25/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay
The city rolled out a new tool for dealing with hazardous materials incidents last week — a decontamination trailer. The 56-foot trailer was parked behind the Superior Fire Department headquarters for tours. It’s something the FBI or large metropolitan teams in Chicago, the Twin Cities or Los Angeles would have, said Superior Fire Chief Scott Gordon. - PUB DATE: 4/25/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Superior Telegram - Metererd Site
PHOTOS: A fire at a Montrose hay barn caused about $20,000 worth of damage Sunday.
Belleville Volunteer Fire Department crews were sent to the barn after a report of a structure fire. The caller later indicated that a skid steer was on fire in the barn. Officials said a farmer was able to put out the fire before the first engine arrived on the scene. - PUB DATE: 4/25/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WISC-TV CBS 3 Madison
Fire crews were called to a duplex fire around 2:40 a.m. Sunday after a passerby noticed the flames.
Upon arrival, crews found a fire on the second floor that extended into the attic space. Although the property was reported to be vacant, firefighters simultaneously attacked the fire and conducted primary and secondary searches to ensure the building was clear of occupants. - PUB DATE: 4/23/2022 5:00:00 PM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee
A Monona home sustained an estimated $500,000 worth of damage in a fire Saturday afternoon.
According to a news release from Monona Fire Department Fire and EMS Chief Jeremy McMullen, crews responded to a home in the 4800 block of Midmoor Road shortly after 5:00 p.m.
Crews on scene battled significant fire, smoke, and high winds. - PUB DATE: 4/23/2022 3:33:00 PM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV ABC 27 Madison
Preliminary estimates put the loss at around $450,000 after a fire destroyed a shed that housed a small business outside of Mount Horeb.
The Dane County Sheriff's Office says crews got a call just before 5 p.m. Thursday about a fire at 3128 K and R Road in the Town of Springdale.
Lieutenant Jessamy Torres says the multi-use building housed a small business, and was used as storage and a residence. - PUB DATE: 4/22/2022 3:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Watertown Daily Times Online
The identities of two people who died in a fire on April 6 have been released and foul play has been ruled out in their deaths. The Marathon County Sheriff's Office says the victims are 44-year-old Tanya Rodriguez and 52-year-old James Carolfi, both from the town of Day.
"Upon the firefighter's arrival they were unable to locate the homeowners and found evidence of suspected foul play for this reason we originally treated this incident as a homicide until we had more information," Chad Billeb, Marathon County Chief Deputy said. - PUB DATE: 4/22/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9 Wausau
Preliminary estimates put the loss at around $450,000 after a fire destroyed a shed that housed a small business outside of Mount Horeb.
The Dane County Sheriff's Office says crews got a call just before 5 p.m. Thursday about a fire at 3128 K and R Road in the Town of Springdale.
Lieutenant Jessamy Torres says the multi-use building housed a small business, and was used as storage and a residence. - PUB DATE: 4/21/2022 3:17:00 PM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV ABC 27 Madison
