Dry and unseasonably warm conditions, combined with south winds gusting to 35 mph will lead to near critical fire weather conditions across northern Wisconsin today. Please exercise caution with any activities that involve outdoor fires or create sparks, including campfires, grilling, and operating large equipment. Cigarettes should be disposed of and extinguished properly. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Wisconsin, visit: apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn. Special Weather Statement 2024-10-05T13:02:00-05:00 2024-10-05T13:02:00-05:00 2024-10-05T13:02:00-05:00 2024-10-05T19:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Northern Marinette County; Lincoln; Langlade; Northern Oconto County; Door; Southern Marinette County SAME 055125 SAME 055085 SAME 055041 SAME 055037 SAME 055075 SAME 055069 SAME 055067 SAME 055083 SAME 055029 UGC WIZ005 UGC WIZ010 UGC WIZ011 UGC WIZ012 UGC WIZ013 UGC WIZ018 UGC WIZ019 UGC WIZ021 UGC WIZ022 UGC WIZ073 AWIPSidentifier SPSGRB WMOidentifier WWUS83 KGRB 051802 NWSheadline NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS NORTHERN WISCONSIN TODAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 30 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, Forest, Northern Marinette County, Northern Oconto County, and Southern Marinette County Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Frost Advisory 2024-10-05T05:09:00-05:00 2024-10-05T05:09:00-05:00 2024-10-05T05:09:00-05:00 2024-10-05T08:00:00-05:00 Actual Update Met Expected Minor Likely Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Northern Marinette County; Lincoln; Langlade; Northern Oconto County; Southern Marinette County SAME 055125 SAME 055085 SAME 055041 SAME 055037 SAME 055075 SAME 055069 SAME 055067 SAME 055083 UGC WIZ005 UGC WIZ010 UGC WIZ011 UGC WIZ012 UGC WIZ013 UGC WIZ018 UGC WIZ019 UGC WIZ021 UGC WIZ073 AWIPSidentifier NPWGRB WMOidentifier WWUS73 KGRB 051009 NWSheadline FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-241005T1300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-05T13:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e3cfb079789167579dedf57c317547fcfbb9daee.001.1,2024-10-04T14:45:00-05:00

Dry and unseasonably warm conditions, combined with south winds gusting to 35 mph will lead to near critical fire weather conditions across northern Wisconsin today. Please exercise caution with any activities that involve outdoor fires or create sparks, including campfires, grilling, and operating large equipment. Cigarettes should be disposed of and extinguished properly. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Wisconsin, visit: apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn. Special Weather Statement 2024-10-05T04:03:00-05:00 2024-10-05T04:03:00-05:00 2024-10-05T04:03:00-05:00 2024-10-05T12:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Northern Marinette County; Lincoln; Langlade; Northern Oconto County; Door; Southern Marinette County SAME 055125 SAME 055085 SAME 055041 SAME 055037 SAME 055075 SAME 055069 SAME 055067 SAME 055083 SAME 055029 UGC WIZ005 UGC WIZ010 UGC WIZ011 UGC WIZ012 UGC WIZ013 UGC WIZ018 UGC WIZ019 UGC WIZ021 UGC WIZ022 UGC WIZ073 AWIPSidentifier SPSGRB WMOidentifier WWUS83 KGRB 050903 NWSheadline NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS NORTHERN WISCONSIN TODAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 31 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, Forest, Northern Marinette County, Northern Oconto County, and Southern Marinette County Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Frost Advisory 2024-10-04T21:29:00-05:00 2024-10-04T21:29:00-05:00 2024-10-05T01:00:00-05:00 2024-10-05T05:30:00-05:00 Actual Update Met Expected Minor Likely Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Northern Marinette County; Lincoln; Langlade; Northern Oconto County; Southern Marinette County SAME 055125 SAME 055085 SAME 055041 SAME 055037 SAME 055075 SAME 055069 SAME 055067 SAME 055083 UGC WIZ005 UGC WIZ010 UGC WIZ011 UGC WIZ012 UGC WIZ013 UGC WIZ018 UGC WIZ019 UGC WIZ021 UGC WIZ073 AWIPSidentifier NPWGRB WMOidentifier WWUS73 KGRB 050229 NWSheadline FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0009.241005T0600Z-241005T1300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-05T13:00:00+00:00

Dry and warm conditions, along with gusty winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions across northern Wisconsin on Saturday. South winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 25 to 40 mph, highest late Saturday morning into Saturday evening. Minimum relative humidity values of 30 to 40 percent are also expected. These conditions could lead to fires to start and spread easily, including power line fires. Please exercise caution with any activities that involve outdoor fires or create sparks, including campfires, grilling, and operating large equipment. Cigarettes should be disposed of and extinguished properly. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Wisconsin, visit: apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn. Special Weather Statement 2024-10-04T17:17:00-05:00 2024-10-04T17:17:00-05:00 2024-10-04T17:17:00-05:00 2024-10-04T22:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Northern Marinette County; Lincoln; Langlade; Northern Oconto County; Door; Southern Marinette County SAME 055125 SAME 055085 SAME 055041 SAME 055037 SAME 055075 SAME 055069 SAME 055067 SAME 055083 SAME 055029 UGC WIZ005 UGC WIZ010 UGC WIZ011 UGC WIZ012 UGC WIZ013 UGC WIZ018 UGC WIZ019 UGC WIZ021 UGC WIZ022 UGC WIZ073 AWIPSidentifier SPSGRB WMOidentifier WWUS83 KGRB 042217 NWSheadline NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON SATURDAY ACROSS NORTHERN WISCONSIN BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

* WHAT...Temperatures in the lower to middle 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, Forest, Northern Marinette County, Northern Oconto County, and Southern Marinette County Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Frost Advisory 2024-10-04T14:45:00-05:00 2024-10-04T14:45:00-05:00 2024-10-05T01:00:00-05:00 2024-10-04T23:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Northern Marinette County; Lincoln; Langlade; Northern Oconto County; Southern Marinette County SAME 055125 SAME 055085 SAME 055041 SAME 055037 SAME 055075 SAME 055069 SAME 055067 SAME 055083 UGC WIZ005 UGC WIZ010 UGC WIZ011 UGC WIZ012 UGC WIZ013 UGC WIZ018 UGC WIZ019 UGC WIZ021 UGC WIZ073 AWIPSidentifier NPWGRB WMOidentifier WWUS73 KGRB 041945 NWSheadline FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KGRB.FR.Y.0009.241005T0600Z-241005T1300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-05T13:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Vilas, Oneida, Forest, Florence, Lincoln and Langlade Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. Frost Advisory 2024-10-04T05:54:00-05:00 2024-10-04T05:54:00-05:00 2024-10-04T05:54:00-05:00 2024-10-04T09:00:00-05:00 Actual Update Met Expected Minor Likely Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Lincoln; Langlade SAME 055125 SAME 055085 SAME 055041 SAME 055037 SAME 055069 SAME 055067 UGC WIZ005 UGC WIZ010 UGC WIZ011 UGC WIZ012 UGC WIZ018 UGC WIZ019 AWIPSidentifier NPWGRB WMOidentifier WWUS73 KGRB 041054 NWSheadline FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241004T1400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-04T14:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.5e96e650179f6788cc0887f5183dd8f1b3e39e76.001.1,2024-10-03T14:13:00-05:00

The Allenton Fire Department is kicking off Fire Prevention Week with many community activities promoting fire safety October 6 – 12. This year’s national theme is Smoke alarms, make them work. Friday morning department personnel will be visiting the Allenton Elementary School, starting at 9 a.m. The morning will involve fire prevention demonstrations, giving tours of some of the apparatus, and giving each youngster a gift bag filled with fire prevention educational material.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Washington County Insider

Eight counties in Wisconsin are now in a severe drought, while much of the rest of the state is in a moderate drought. We’ve been following the dry conditions all week on Action 2 News This Morning. The dry conditions are also leading to an increased fire danger. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says most of the state has a moderate fire risk Friday while some counties in Northeast Wisconsin are at a high risk, including Menominee, Shawano, Oconto, and Marinette.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

Barnstable Firefighters and Barnstable Police responded to a fully involved vehicle fire that spread to a number of other vehicles early this morning. At around 3:35 a.m., crews responded to an impound lot located at 178 Thornton Drive. The fire was rapidly spreading to other vehicles when HN arrived on scene.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Hyannis News

State Farm would like to congratulate the 100 volunteer fire departments selected to receive a $10,000 grant to purchase equipment that will help enhance safety, communications and operations for their departments. Volunteer fire departments play a critical role in the protection of communities across the country, especially in small towns and rural areas.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Good Neighbor Stories

VIDEO: A Baltimore firefighter made a special South Florida stop to share how he survived a terrifying emergency. He said a simple technique saved him, and now it’s just one of several lifesaving lessons local firefighters are learning. It was January 2022 when firefighter John McMaster and many others from his department were responding to a building fire when the structure collapsed.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSVN-TV FOX 7 Miami

On September 29th, according to the Rockdale County Fire Chief Marian McDonald a fire began on the roof of BioLab, a manufacturer of pool and spa products in Conyers, GA. In the seven years she’s been on the job, this is the third incident of fire there. During a September 29th news conference, the County Emergency Management Agency made a statement that the fire was caused by “a malfunctioning sprinkler head”.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: National Fire Sprinkler Association

* WHAT...Temperatures in the lower to middle 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Frost Advisory 2024-10-03T21:19:00-05:00 2024-10-03T21:19:00-05:00 2024-10-04T01:00:00-05:00 2024-10-04T06:00:00-05:00 Actual Update Met Expected Minor Likely Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Lincoln; Langlade SAME 055125 SAME 055085 SAME 055041 SAME 055037 SAME 055069 SAME 055067 UGC WIZ005 UGC WIZ010 UGC WIZ011 UGC WIZ012 UGC WIZ018 UGC WIZ019 AWIPSidentifier NPWGRB WMOidentifier WWUS73 KGRB 040219 NWSheadline FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0008.241004T0600Z-241004T1400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-04T14:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Temperatures in the lower to middle 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Frost Advisory 2024-10-03T14:13:00-05:00 2024-10-03T14:13:00-05:00 2024-10-04T01:00:00-05:00 2024-10-03T23:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Lincoln; Langlade SAME 055125 SAME 055085 SAME 055041 SAME 055037 SAME 055069 SAME 055067 UGC WIZ005 UGC WIZ010 UGC WIZ011 UGC WIZ012 UGC WIZ018 UGC WIZ019 AWIPSidentifier NPWGRB WMOidentifier WWUS73 KGRB 031913 NWSheadline FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KGRB.FR.Y.0008.241004T0600Z-241004T1400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-04T14:00:00+00:00

The Waupun Fire Department is celebrating a major milestone on Monday. October 7th will be one day removed from the agency’s 150th anniversary. Fire Chief B.J. DeMaa: “Back on October 6th, 1874, that’s when the group came together and they were officially confirmed as the city’s fire department,” says Fire Chief B.
- PUB DATE: 10/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBEV-AM 1430/FM 95.3 Beaver Dam

VIDEO: Milwaukee firefighters are at the scene of a large house fire near 27th Street and Lisbon Avenue. The fire started just before 6 a.m. on Thursday and police shut down 27th St. in the area and part of Lisbon Ave. Flames could be seen shooting from the roof and windows of the home as crews battled the flames from the outside.
- PUB DATE: 10/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee

VIDEO: The Campbell Fire Department shared more information on the massive fire that burned through a La Crosse County scrapyard. The fire started around 1:30 Tuesday morning (10/1/24) at Omaha Track on Bainbridge Street on French Island. Town of Campbell Fire Chief Nate Melby says crews were finally able to clear the scene just before 11 pm last night, with the fire response lasting approximately 21 and a half hours.
- PUB DATE: 10/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLAX/WEUX FOX 25/48 La Crosse/Eau Claire

VIDEOS: A man is in serious condition after he fell ten feet into an abandoned grain silo south of downtown Fort Worth, officials said. Officers responded to a call from a man who had fallen inside the abandoned silos around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 1937 S. Main Street, according to a press release from the Fort Worth Fire Department.
- PUB DATE: 10/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFAA-TV ABC 8 Dallas

VIDEO: The long-awaited ATF report concluded that the Lahaina fire was started by one fire by re-energization. “The origin and cause of the Lahaina fire is clear. The re-energization of broken power lines caused sparks that ignited unmaintained vegetation in the area. Exactly how this fire rekindled in the afternoon is considered undetermined with multiple plausible hypotheses fitting the known data,” said MFD Chief Brad Ventura in the news conference releasing the details of the report.
- PUB DATE: 10/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHON-TV FOX 2 Honolulu