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Mobile home destroyed in fire near Portage

Wisconsin Fire News -

PHOTOS: A fire destroyed a mobile home at the Pride of America Campground early Tuesday morning. According to a post from the Portage Fire Department, emergency crews were dispatched to W7520 West Bush Road in the town of Pacific at about 2:30 a.m. That's about three miles southeast of Portage. Firefighters came upon a one-story wood-frame mobile home fully engulfed in flames.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2023 3:19:00 PM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV ABC 27 Madison

VIDEO: Massive fire destroys home in Massachusetts

National Fire News -

Crews remained on scene in Hull Monday night after a fire spread quickly, destroying a home on Q Street. SKY7-HD was over the area around 6:15 p.m. where smoke could be seen billowing over surrounding neighborhoods. Hours later, around 9 p.m., crews were still pouring water on the home while monitoring for hot spots.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WHDH-TV ABC 7 Boston

Non-profit 'Carry The Load' in Ohio actively honoring the sacrifices of our nation's heroes

National Fire News -

VIDEO: Making its way to Dallas, one step at a time. Literally. “Carry The Load” made its way into Northeast Ohio Monday. It started with a mission to restore the meaning of Memorial Day, but the group has expanded its efforts to include the sacrifices of first responders as well. Bryce Roland told us, “’Carry The Load’s’ mission is to provide an active way to honor the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes and their families.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WEWS-TV ABC 5 Cleveland

PHOTOS: 100 firefighters fought blaze at Iowa transfer & storage warehouse in 1964

National Fire News -

On May 22, 1964, heavy, black smoke could be seen all over Cedar Rapids, coming from the mega fire that was consuming a one-story warehouse at 1201 Ninth St. SW. The fire that destroyed the Cedar Rapids Transfer & Storage Co. warehouse ranked “as one of the worst in Cedar Rapids history,” The Gazette reported.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Gazette

CDC Finds Skin Infection Never Before Seen in US in New York City

National Fire News -

A new skin infection seemingly never detected before in the United States has been detected in at least two patients in New York City, and more cases are under review, federal health officials say. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified a "drug-resistant" infection responsible for causing severe ringworm cases in two women.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WNBC-TV NBC 4 New York

Special Weather Statement issued May 15 at 10:47AM CDT by NWS

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...NEAR-CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS NORTHERN WISCONSIN TODAY... Very dry conditions with relative humidity falling mainly between 15 and 20 percent, and warm temperatures in the middle to upper 70s will lead to near-critical wildfire potential across far northern Wisconsin today. For most locations, winds will be mainly Special Weather Statement 2023-05-15T10:42:00-05:00 2023-05-15T19:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Florence; Forest; Langlade; Lincoln; Northern Marinette County; Northern Oconto County; Oneida; Southern Marinette County; Vilas FIPS6 055037 055041 055067 055069 055075 055083 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ013 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ021 WIZ073 VTEC

Special Weather Statement issued May 15 at 3:18AM CDT by NWS

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...NEAR-CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS NORTHERN WISCONSIN TODAY... Very dry conditions with relative humidity falling between 15 and 25 percent and warm temperatures in the middle to upper 70s will lead to near-critical wildfire potential across far northern Wisconsin today. For most locations, winds will be mainly Special Weather Statement 2023-05-15T04:33:00-05:00 2023-05-15T12:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Florence; Forest; Langlade; Lincoln; Northern Marinette County; Northern Oconto County; Oneida; Southern Marinette County; Vilas FIPS6 055037 055041 055067 055069 055075 055083 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ013 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ021 WIZ073 VTEC

Columbia County recycling center deemed total loss following fire

Wisconsin Fire News -

VIDEO: Nearly eight fire agencies spent hours battling a fire at a Columbia County recycling center Sunday evening. Fire departments from Sauk and Columbia County worked to put out a fire at the Columbia County Recycling and Waste Processing Facility. Portage Fire Chief Troy Haase said that 30-40 firefighters were at the scene.
- PUB DATE: 5/15/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMTV NBC 15 Madison

10-Year Anniversary Of The Historic Germann Road Wildfire in Douglas County

Wisconsin Fire News -

The critical fire conditions in the Northland Sunday come on the 10-year anniversary of the Germann Road Wildfire in Douglas County. The fire, which is one of the largest in Wisconsin state history, consumed more than 7,400 acres and destroyed 104 structures in the towns of Gordon, Highland and Barnes.
- PUB DATE: 5/15/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KQDS-TV FOX 21 Duluth

VIDEO: Massive fire erupts at Florida apartment building

National Fire News -

A massive fire erupted in a Pompano Beach apartment building overnight. Residents of the Royal Atlantic Apartments, at 110 NW 7th Avenue, said they woke to fire alarms blaring around 2 a.m. and heard people screaming. Arriving firefighters were met with flames shooting through the roof and thick smoke coming from one the units.
- PUB DATE: 5/15/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFOR-TV CBS 4 Miami

How suburban fire departments in Illinois are preparing for foam ban

National Fire News -

Beginning in 2025, a fire suppressant containing so-called forever chemicals that never break down in the environment will be prohibited from manufacture, sale and distribution in Illinois -- and suburban fire departments are getting ready for the ban. Two chemical products are at the center of the issue.
- PUB DATE: 5/15/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Daily Herald - Metered Site

Heroic Firefighter Moms Celebrated in Los Angeles

National Fire News -

VIDEO: In Mid-City L.A., Station 68 is home to two very special firefighters, who are also mothers and inspiring a new generation of first responders. At Station 68, one of the busier stations in Los Angeles, you'll find Tanya Crabbe and Jessica Jackson – women (and mothers) who have been firefighters for 15 and 20 years respectively.
- PUB DATE: 5/15/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCAL-TV CBS 9 Los Angeles

VIDEO: Driver charged after crashing into Medic ambulance in North Carolina

National Fire News -

A driver is facing charges after crashing into an ambulance and injuring multiple people, including two paramedics, police said. Medic responded to a crash at North Tryon Street and West Mallard Creek Church Road around 12:30 a.m. While paramedics were treating someone hurt in the initial crash, a driver allegedly ran a red light and crashed into the stopped ambulance.
- PUB DATE: 5/15/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCNC-TV NBC 36 Charlotte

20 Most Catastrophic Fires and Explosions in American History

National Fire News -

In the second half of the 19th century, after the conclusion of the Civil War and into the 20th century, there was a major influx of immigrants looking for work, as well as advances in technology. This boom happened faster than safety measures like labor laws and fire codes could advance to anything like what we have today.
- PUB DATE: 5/15/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: 24/7 Wall St.

Fire Weather Watch issued May 14 at 9:59PM CDT until May 15 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS

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...Fire Weather Watch for northern Wisconsin Monday... .Low relative humidity and warm temperatures may combine to produce critical fire weather conditions Monday. A Red Flag Warning may be needed. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR POSSIBLE CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER Fire Weather Watch 2023-05-15T10:00:00-05:00 2023-05-15T22:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Future Moderate Possible Florence; Forest; Langlade; Lincoln; Northern Marinette County; Northern Oconto County; Oneida; Southern Marinette County; Vilas FIPS6 055037 055041 055067 055069 055075 055083 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ013 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ021 WIZ073 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.FW.A.0004.230515T1500Z-230516T0300Z/

Fire Weather Watch issued May 14 at 3:19PM CDT until May 15 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS

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...Fire Weather Watch for northern Wisconsin Monday... .Dry conditions will combine with warmer temperatures on Monday and result in low relative humidity values across northern Wisconsin. Although winds will be relatively light from the west, critical fire weather conditions are possible. A Red Flag Warning may be needed. Fire Weather Watch 2023-05-15T10:00:00-05:00 2023-05-15T22:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Future Moderate Possible Forest; Langlade; Lincoln; Northern Marinette County; Northern Oconto County; Oneida; Southern Marinette County; Vilas FIPS6 055041 055067 055069 055075 055083 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ013 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ021 WIZ073 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.FW.A.0004.230515T1500Z-230516T0300Z/

Special Weather Statement issued May 14 at 10:45AM CDT by NWS

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...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY ACROSS NORTHERN WISCONSIN THIS AFTERNOON... Very dry conditions with relative humidity falling between 20 and 25 percent will lead to elevated wildfire potential across far northern Wisconsin today. For most locations, winds will be mainly northeast to east, gusting to around 10 mph, but locally Special Weather Statement 2023-05-14T10:10:00-05:00 2023-05-14T19:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Florence; Forest; Northern Marinette County; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055037 055041 055075 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ013 VTEC

Special Weather Statement issued May 14 at 3:50AM CDT by NWS

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...ELEVATED WILDFIRE POTENTIAL LIKELY ACROSS NORTHERN WISCONSIN THIS AFTERNOON... Very dry conditions with relative humidity falling between 20 and 25 percent will lead to elevated wildfire potential across far northern Wisconsin today. For most locations, winds will be mainly northeast to east, gusting to around 10 mph, but locally Special Weather Statement 2023-05-14T04:13:00-05:00 2023-05-14T12:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Florence; Forest; Northern Marinette County; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055037 055041 055075 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ013 VTEC

Milwaukee Fire Department completes massive fire training

Wisconsin Fire News -

VIDEO: The Milwaukee Fire Department took advantage of a unique training experience for firefighters Saturday morning. More than two dozen firefighters worked to attack a fire at a vacant building near 12th and Cherry near downtown. Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski told 12 News this is the first time the exclusive training has presented itself in nearly 6 years.
- PUB DATE: 5/13/2023 8:52:00 PM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee

VIDEO: Police Say Barricaded Man Set Florida House On Fire During Murder-Suicide

National Fire News -

An armed man barricaded himself inside of a Fort Lauderdale house then set it on fire before coming outside and killing himself in an apparent murder-suicide Thursday night. Fort Lauderdale Police officials said officers responded to a shooting call around 8:24 p.m. near the intersection of Northwest 27th Terrace and Northwest 17th Street.
- PUB DATE: 5/12/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTVJ-TV NBC 6 Miami

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