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VIDEO: First responders battle vacant building fire in Ohio

National Fire News -

First responders battled a 2-2-2 alarm fire early Monday morning at a vacant building in Cleveland. Officials with the Cleveland Fire Department said the fire started at 12:26 a.m. in the area of Miles Avenue and East 135th Street. Officials said 9 trucks and 40 firefighters responded to the blaze. Officials said nobody was hurt in the blaze.
- PUB DATE: 3/13/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WOIO-TV CBS 19 Shaker Heights

Over 330 fire departments and 8 countries meet in Seattle for LLS Firefighters Stairclimb

National Fire News -

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Thousands of people came together on March 12 at the world’s largest on-air stair climb competition for one mission: cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Held at the Columbia Center in Seattle, the LLS Firefighter Stairclimb hosted more than 2,000 volunteer and professional firefighters from more than 330 departments and 8 countries.
- PUB DATE: 3/13/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

Car hits fire engine on I-85 in South Carolina

National Fire News -

VIDEO: Fighting fires is an already dangerous job but the Duncan Fire Department said something that can be just as dangerous is drivers. “This is becoming a more frequent thing for us so we would like to get that message out there to slow down, pay attention, get off the cellphone,” said Captain Josh Hannigan, Duncan Fire Department.
- PUB DATE: 3/13/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSPA-TV CBS 7 Spartanburg

New York has long led the nation in fire deaths, firefighters say

National Fire News -

New York is leading the nation for residential fire deaths with 45 fatalities in the first three months of this year — a staggering statistic that highlights the need for legislative action, according to the Firefighters Association of the State of New York. John D’Alessandro, the association's secretary and a volunteer firefighter, said the fatalities have underscored the urgency of legislation that the organization has been pushing for years, including a measure to provide funding to local building departments to conduct routine inspections and ensure multi-family residential and commercial buildings are meeting fire safety codes.
- PUB DATE: 3/13/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Times-Union - Metered Site

Black women firefighters in Colorado discuss unbreakable bond

National Fire News -

It's a bond that has truly been tested by fire. "No words can describe the bond," Lt. Kathleen Hancock said. "I'm super thankful for them." Hancock, Danielle Allen and Brooke Simms are the only Black women working at Aurora Fire Rescue. Their journey together came through different routes. Hancock, a native of Pueblo, lived in Tuscon, Arizona, where she was a physical therapist and athletic trainer.
- PUB DATE: 3/13/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCNC-TV CBS 4 Denver

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 12 at 9:56PM CDT until March 13 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS

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...PROLONGED PERIOD OF ACCUMULATING SNOW CONTINUES... .A prolonged snow event will continue tonight as low pressure slowly moves southeast across Wisconsin. Light to moderate snow will continue across the region tonight, then come to an end from west to east Monday morning. A narrow band of heavier snow is expected to continue tonight, roughly along/near Highway 29. Minor blowing and Winter Weather Advisory 2023-03-12T21:56:00-05:00 2023-03-13T04:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Forest; Langlade; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055041 055067 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ019 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-230313T0900Z/

Special Weather Statement issued March 12 at 7:02PM CDT by NWS

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...SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY ROADS EXPECTED THIS EVENING... Moderate to heavy snow will continue across the region this evening. Although many area roads were mainly clear this afternoon, sunset will cause many roads to become snow covered and slippery this evening. The heavier snow will reduce visibilities to around one mile at times. Special Weather Statement 2023-03-12T20:58:00-05:00 2023-03-12T22:15:00-05:00 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

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 12 at 2:48PM CDT until March 13 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS

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...PROLONGED PERIOD OF ACCUMULATING SNOW CONTINUES... .A prolonged snow event will continue this afternoon as low pressure slowly moves southeast across Wisconsin. Light to moderate snow will continue across the region this afternoon, then come to an end from west to east Monday morning. A narrow band of heavier snow is expected to develop later this afternoon, roughly along/near Highway Winter Weather Advisory 2023-03-12T14:48:00-05:00 2023-03-13T04:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Forest; Langlade; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055041 055067 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ019 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-230313T0900Z/

Firefighters respond to Milwaukee house fire

Wisconsin Fire News -

Firefighters put out a house fire near Meinecke and Killian on Sunday morning, March 12. Milwaukee's firefighters received a tip of someone seeing flames and smoke coming from a home around 6:30 a.m. Firefighters put out a house fire near Meinecke and Killian on Sunday morning, March 12. Milwaukee's firefighters received a tip of someone seeing flames and smoke coming from a home around 6:30 a.
- PUB DATE: 3/12/2023 11:16:11 AM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 12 at 11:38AM CDT until March 13 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS

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...PROLONGED PERIOD OF ACCUMULATING SNOW CONTINUES... .A prolonged snow event will continue this afternoon as low pressure slowly moves southeast across Wisconsin. Light to moderate snow will continue across the region this afternoon, then come to an end from west to east Monday morning. A narrow band of heavier snow is expected to develop this afternoon, roughly along/near Highway 29. Winter Weather Advisory 2023-03-12T11:38:00-05:00 2023-03-13T04:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Forest; Langlade; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055041 055067 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ019 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-230313T0900Z/

Special Weather Statement issued March 12 at 6:37AM CDT by NWS

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...SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY ROADS THIS MORNING... Light to moderate snow will continue this morning. Motorists can expect snow covered and slippery roads. The heavier snow will reduce visibilities to around one mile. Some freezing drizzle may mix in at times across central and north central Wisconsin. If you are traveling, slow down, keep extra distance between Special Weather Statement 2023-03-12T04:05:00-05:00 2023-03-12T11:00:00-05:00 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

Firefighters meet at La Crosse Center for annual convention

Wisconsin Fire News -

More than 200 firefighters converged on La Crosse for the Wisconsin State Firefighters Association's annual convention. The two-day educational convention covered topics such as leadership skills, physical health, honing investigative skills and mental health in first responders and their families. Member of the board of directors for the Wisconsin State Firefighters Association Chris Klahn said talking about mental health has only happened in recent years.
- PUB DATE: 3/12/2023 1:26:00 AM - SOURCE: WXOW-TV ABC 19 LaCrosse

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 12 at 3:38AM CDT until March 13 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS

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...PROLONGED PERIOD OF ACCUMULATING SNOW... .A prolonged snow event will continue today as low pressure slowly moves across the Great Lakes. Light to moderate snow will continue across the region today, then come to an end from west to east Monday morning. A narrow band of heavier snow is expected to develop this afternoon, roughly along/near Highway 29. Minor blowing and Winter Weather Advisory 2023-03-12T03:38:00-05:00 2023-03-13T04:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Forest; Langlade; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055041 055067 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ019 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-230313T0900Z/

Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 11:06PM CDT by NWS

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...ACCUMULATING SNOW EXPECTED TO CREATE HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS OVERNIGHT... Light to moderate snow is expected to continue across central, north-central, and east-central Wisconsin overnight. Snowfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are possible across the area overnight, with the highest totals west of Rhinelander and Wausau and the Special Weather Statement 2023-03-11T21:36:00-05:00 2023-03-12T03:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Brown; Calumet; Florence; Forest; Kewaunee; Langlade; Lincoln; Manitowoc; Marathon; Menominee; Oneida; Outagamie; Portage; Shawano; Vilas; Waupaca; Waushara; Winnebago; Wood FIPS6 055009 055015 055037 055041 055061 055067 055069 055071 055073 055078 055085 055087 055097 055115 055125 055135 055137 055139 055141 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ020 WIZ030 WIZ031 WIZ035 WIZ036 WIZ037 WIZ038 WIZ039 WIZ040 WIZ045 WIZ048 WIZ049 WIZ050 VTEC

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 11 at 10:48PM CDT until March 13 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS

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...PROLONGED PERIOD OF ACCUMULATING SNOW... .A prolonged snow event is expected as low pressure slowly moves across the Great Lakes. Light to moderate snow will continue spreading across the region overnight, continue on Sunday, then come to an end from west to east Monday morning. A narrow band of heavier snow is expected to develop Sunday afternoon, roughly from northwest Winter Weather Advisory 2023-03-11T22:48:00-05:00 2023-03-13T04:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Forest; Langlade; Lincoln; Marathon; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055041 055067 055069 055073 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ030 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-230313T0900Z/

Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 5:44PM CDT by NWS

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...ACCUMULATING SNOW EXPECTED TO CREATE HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS THIS EVENING... Light to moderate snow is expected to spread into central and north-central Wisconsin from west to east late this afternoon and early this evening. Snowfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are possible across the area through midnight, with the highest totals west of Special Weather Statement 2023-03-11T17:39:00-05:00 2023-03-11T21:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Florence; Forest; Langlade; Lincoln; Marathon; Menominee; Oneida; Portage; Shawano; Vilas; Waupaca; Waushara; Wood FIPS6 055037 055041 055067 055069 055073 055078 055085 055097 055115 055125 055135 055137 055141 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ020 WIZ030 WIZ031 WIZ035 WIZ036 WIZ037 WIZ045 VTEC

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 11 at 1:17PM CST until March 13 at 3:00AM CST by NWS

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...PROLONGED PERIOD OF ACCUMULATING SNOW... .A prolonged snow event is expected as low pressure slowly moves across the Great Lakes. Light to moderate snow is forecast to arrive late this afternoon or early evening, continue on Sunday, then come to an end from west to east Monday morning. A narrow band of heavier snow is expected to develop Sunday afternoon, roughly from northwest Winter Weather Advisory 2023-03-11T18:00:00-06:00 2023-03-13T03:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Forest; Langlade; Lincoln; Marathon; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055041 055067 055069 055073 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ030 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0017.230312T0000Z-230313T0900Z/

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 11 at 11:53AM CST until March 13 at 3:00AM CST by NWS

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...PROLONGED PERIOD OF ACCUMULATING SNOW... .A prolonged snow event is expected as low pressure moves across the Great Lakes. Light to moderate snow is forecast to arrive late this afternoon or early evening, continue on Sunday, then come to an end from west to east on Monday. A narrow band of heavier snow is possible on Sunday, but there is still uncertainty where this band Winter Weather Advisory 2023-03-11T18:00:00-06:00 2023-03-13T03:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Forest; Langlade; Lincoln; Marathon; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055041 055067 055069 055073 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ030 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0017.230312T0000Z-230313T0900Z/

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 11 at 3:57AM CST until March 13 at 3:00AM CST by NWS

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...PROLONGED PERIOD OF ACCUMULATING SNOW... .A prolonged snow event is expected as low pressure moves across the Great Lakes. Light to moderate snow is forecast to arrive late this afternoon or early evening and then come to an end early Monday morning. A narrow band of heavier snow is possible on Sunday, but there is still uncertainty where the band will set up. Winter Weather Advisory 2023-03-11T18:00:00-06:00 2023-03-13T03:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Forest; Langlade; Lincoln; Marathon; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055041 055067 055069 055073 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ030 VTEC /O.NEW.KGRB.WW.Y.0017.230312T0000Z-230313T0900Z/

Firefighter, resident injured in Neenah apartment fire

Wisconsin Fire News -

A firefighter and a resident were injured during an apartment fire in Neenah that displaced a dozen people Sunday afternoon. Crews were called to the report of a structure fire around 12:15 p.m. at 2116 Marathon Avenue in Neenah. According to Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue, firefighters saw a large amount of black smoke coming from the two-story building upon arrival.
- PUB DATE: 3/10/2023 5:44:14 PM - SOURCE: WGBA-TV NBC 26 Green Bay

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