...SMOKY CONDITIONS POSSIBLE TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY... An elevated smoke layer has been situated across the region for the past couple days. Some of this smoke is expected to mix down to the surface after a cold front passes through tonight. The smoky conditions should linger into the day on Friday. The smoke could impact those with lung ailments, children, elderly Special Weather Statement 2023-05-19T19:00:00-05:00 2023-05-19T08:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Brown; Calumet; Door; Florence; Forest; Kewaunee; Langlade; Lincoln; Manitowoc; Marathon; Menominee; Northern Marinette County; Northern Oconto County; Oneida; Outagamie; Portage; Shawano; Southern Marinette County; Southern Oconto County; Vilas; Waupaca; Waushara; Winnebago; Wood FIPS6 055009 055015 055029 055037 055041 055061 055067 055069 055071 055073 055075 055078 055083 055085 055087 055097 055115 055125 055135 055137 055139 055141 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ013 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ020 WIZ021 WIZ022 WIZ030 WIZ031 WIZ035 WIZ036 WIZ037 WIZ038 WIZ039 WIZ040 WIZ045 WIZ048 WIZ049 WIZ050 WIZ073 WIZ074 VTEC

The Police and Fire Commission is announcing that a selection has been made for the next Fire Chief of Eau Claire Fire Department. According to a media release from the City of Eau Claire, the Commission selected Deputy Chief Matthew Jaggar of the Eau Claire Fire Department to become the City’s 22nd Fire Chief.
- PUB DATE: 5/18/2023 2:26:33 PM - SOURCE: WEAU-TV NBC 13 Eau Claire

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY ISSUED FOR NORTH CENTRAL, CENTRAL, AND NORTHEAST WISCONSIN... The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for PM2.5 which will remain in effect until 12:00 PM CDT Friday. This advisory affects people living in the following counties: Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Air Quality Alert 2023-05-19T16:00:00-05:00 2023-05-18T23:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Florence; Forest; Langlade; Lincoln; Marathon; Menominee; Northern Marinette County; Northern Oconto County; Oneida; Portage; Shawano; Southern Marinette County; Southern Oconto County; Vilas; Waupaca; Waushara; Wood FIPS6 055037 055041 055067 055069 055073 055075 055078 055083 055085 055097 055115 055125 055135 055137 055141 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ013 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ020 WIZ021 WIZ030 WIZ031 WIZ035 WIZ036 WIZ037 WIZ045 WIZ073 WIZ074 VTEC

...SMOKY CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY... An elevated smoke layer has been situated across the region for the past couple days. Some of this smoke is expected to mix down to the surface after a cold front passes through tonight. The smoky conditions should linger into the day on Friday. The smoke could impact those with lung ailments, children, elderly Special Weather Statement 2023-05-19T16:00:00-05:00 2023-05-18T23:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Brown; Calumet; Door; Florence; Forest; Kewaunee; Langlade; Lincoln; Manitowoc; Marathon; Menominee; Northern Marinette County; Northern Oconto County; Oneida; Outagamie; Portage; Shawano; Southern Marinette County; Southern Oconto County; Vilas; Waupaca; Waushara; Winnebago FIPS6 055009 055015 055029 055037 055041 055061 055067 055069 055071 055073 055075 055078 055083 055085 055087 055097 055115 055125 055135 055137 055139 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ013 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ020 WIZ021 WIZ022 WIZ030 WIZ031 WIZ036 WIZ037 WIZ038 WIZ039 WIZ040 WIZ045 WIZ048 WIZ049 WIZ050 WIZ073 WIZ074 VTEC

...SMOKY CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY... An elevated smoke layer has been situated across the region for the past couple days. Some of this smoke is expected to mix down to the surface after a cold front passes through tonight. The smoky conditions should linger into the day on Friday. The smoke could impact those with lung ailments, children, elderly Special Weather Statement 2023-05-19T16:00:00-05:00 2023-05-18T23:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Brown; Calumet; Door; Florence; Forest; Kewaunee; Langlade; Lincoln; Manitowoc; Marathon; Menominee; Northern Marinette County; Northern Oconto County; Oneida; Outagamie; Portage; Shawano; Southern Marinette County; Southern Oconto County; Vilas; Waupaca; Waushara; Winnebago; Wood FIPS6 055009 055015 055029 055037 055041 055061 055067 055069 055071 055073 055075 055078 055083 055085 055087 055097 055115 055125 055135 055137 055139 055141 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ013 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ020 WIZ021 WIZ022 WIZ030 WIZ031 WIZ035 WIZ036 WIZ037 WIZ038 WIZ039 WIZ040 WIZ045 WIZ048 WIZ049 WIZ050 WIZ073 WIZ074 VTEC

Marshall Volunteer Fire Department The Marshall Volunteer Fire Department serves the Village of Marshall, Town of York and the Town of Medina. The department was established in 1907. Frame construction, heated by wood-burning stoves, and lighted by kerosene lamps and other types of open flame, these building and living concepts of the early 20th century were often ravaged by fire.
- PUB DATE: 5/18/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: HNG News

The record snowfall recorded in some parts of Northern Wisconsin has melted away, and a lot of spring plants are getting a late start and with a week of warm temperatures, low humidity and increased winds this can cause a problem. 98% percent of wildfires are caused by people that means fires can be prevented.
- PUB DATE: 5/18/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJFW-TV NBC 12 Rhinelander

A Mercer County neighborhood was evacuated Thursday morning after a warehouse fire. The fire broke out around 12:30 a.m. at the warehouse on Whitehead Road. Video from the scene showed flames were spilling out from windows. Smoke was billowing above the buildings after 6 a.m. Chuck Hector, who works at a building across the road, said the fire sparked explosions and jets of flame were shooting up into the air.
- PUB DATE: 5/18/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KYW-TV CBS 3 Philadelphia

PHOTOS: The Paintsville Fire Department has welcomed the artistic contributions of local students and others to help bring some color into Station 1. According to PFD Firefighter Ryan Barker, the culmination of a three-year project has led to an exercise in community togetherness, celebrating the artistry of local students and others as they have, in turn, shown their support for local firefighters.
- PUB DATE: 5/18/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Paintsville Herald

"Before I begin, let me say one thing I said to the families of the two deceased officers. All of you who’ve lost someone know that no matter how much you take pride in recognition of what they did when they were lost, it still brings back everything like it happened that moment. And I just say to the families, as I said to them personally at the time when I met them and now, it takes a lot of courage to do what you’re doing.
- PUB DATE: 5/18/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The White House

Chris King has been working towards his 2023 debut at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals for almost two years. The full-time Chicago firefighter will be back on track in his Howards Cams/Competition Products Dodge Charger Funny Car this weekend for the first time since his last race in 2021.
- PUB DATE: 5/18/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Drag Illustrated

VIDEO: On May 17th, 1923, the deadliest fire in the history of South Carolina, the Cleveland School fire, shook the community. The fire was at a small school in Camden, and it led to the state rewriting the state’s fire code laws to prevent such a tragedy from ever taking place again. “She was incoherent and kept repeating, 'I see Jesus, Jesus help me.
- PUB DATE: 5/18/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLTX-TV CBS 19 Columbia

...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS NORTHERN WISCONSIN THIS AFTERNOON... Very dry conditions, with relative humidity falling between 15 and 25 percent, will lead to elevated wildfire potential across northern Wisconsin this afternoon. Fires can start easily in these conditions, so outdoor burning Special Weather Statement 2023-05-17T02:31:00-05:00 2023-05-17T19:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Forest; Langlade; Lincoln; Northern Oconto County; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055041 055067 055069 055083 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ021 VTEC

Baraboo hosted nearly a dozen fire departments over the weekend for swift water rescue training in the Baraboo River. The training drills firefighters for methods of getting people out of fast-flowing water quickly in different scenarios. “We’ve made sure with all of these training sessions. We make sure that everybody gets a lot of opportunities to do different things and make sure that we’re all going to be able to work together if, in any event, we need to,” said Black Earth firefighter Peter Kaminski.
- PUB DATE: 5/17/2023 5:43:00 AM - SOURCE: WMTV NBC 15 Madison

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Fire officials report there were no injuries, but the house is a total loss after a late night fire in Brice Prairie. Firefighters on scene told News 19 that they arrived to find the home off of County Road Z fully engulfed in flames. Crews from Holmen, Galesville, and Campbell Fire Departments were called to provide assistance.
- PUB DATE: 5/17/2023 1:12:00 AM - SOURCE: WXOW-TV ABC 19 LaCrosse

PHOTOS: Evansville firefighters are on the scene of a fire in the 400 block of Northwest Third Street. Firefighters were dispatched to the old Pearl Laundry building just before 2 a.m. Wednesday morning. When crews arrived, they were met with flames shooting from the building. According to Division Fire Chief Mike Larson, fighting the blaze hasn’t been easy.
- PUB DATE: 5/17/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WHET-TV ABC 25 Evansville

VIDEO: The newest and most expensive truck in the Providence Fire Department’s fleet is out of service after a partial roof collapse caused significant damage. The city’s fire chief says Tower Ladder One is primarily used for its 100-foot extendable ladder and bucket. Crews responded Saturday afternoon to a fire at a three-story, multi-family home on Stanwood Street.
- PUB DATE: 5/17/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPRI-TV CBS 12 Providence

As the number of fentanyl overdoses soars on Oahu, the City Council is debating whether to arm bartenders with Narcan, a nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose. A bill before the body would make Honolulu the first jurisdiction in the country to mandate all bars, night clubs and restaurants that serve alcohol have Narcan on site.
- PUB DATE: 5/17/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Hawaii News Now

Stellantis is recalling more than 132,000 Jeep Cherokees at risk of catching fire due to an electrical problem that a previous recall failed to fix. The company instructs owners to park their vehicles outdoors until the problem can be addressed, though no repair is available yet. Issued last Thursday, the recall concerns the power liftgate module used in some 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokees.
- PUB DATE: 5/17/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Drive

Firefighters responded to the scene of a fire at Lake Church Inn, a historic building located in Belgium, Tuesday night. Now, officials say the building is a total loss. The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office says fire crews worked to extinguish the fire from 5:30 p.m. until midnight. Part of the building had to be demolished as crews battled the flames, and now the structure is a total loss.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2023 9:45:21 PM - SOURCE: WTMJ-TV NBC 4 Milwaukee