A massive warehouse fire in northwest suburban Bartlett continues to burn for a second day Friday morning. Intense flames engulfed the 250,000 square foot warehouse in the 1200-block of Humbracht Circle in Brewster Creek Business Park, used by a document storage company called Access. Officials said the warehouse was stacked floor to ceiling with boxes of documents, providing ample fuel for the fire.
- PUB DATE: 2/4/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLS-TV ABC 7 Chicago

New images of the fire at the fertilizer plant in Winston-Salem have brought back memories for those who lived through the EQ plant explosion in Apex more than 15 years ago. By taking a look back at what happened in 2006, we could get an idea of the massive cleanup still ahead at the Weaver plant. Some who lived in Apex in 2006 still have memories of evacuations and the massive emergency response.
- PUB DATE: 2/4/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WRAL-TV NBC 5 Raleigh

PHOTOS: A new hair salon for kids features character cars for chairs, TVs and video games. Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, located at 2359 Health Dr. SW in Wyoming, aims to create a enjoyable environment for children. “That’s the biggest thing that we’re trying to do here at Sharkey’s, is (to) create a fun atmosphere, a fun experience for kids to come and want to get their hair cut and for parents to enjoy bringing their kids to get their hair cut,” Emily Tornblom, co-owner of Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, told MLive on video Thursday, Jan.
- PUB DATE: 2/4/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Mlive

Many on the front lines in law enforcement, firefighting and emergency response are leaving because of stress, pay and lack of benefits, especially during the pandemic. Now the state’s first responders have a stronger voice at the State Capitol to improve conditions. Law officers, firefighters and EMT’s were joined by state lawmakers Thursday to introduce a new caucus, a body to better serve first responders during the legislative process.
- PUB DATE: 2/4/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLBT-TV NBC 3 Jackson

A&E's show Live Rescue was in St. Louis, and they put together a must-watch, most-viewed moments from the show, video on YouTube. A&E uploaded the video to their YouTube channel back in October of 2021, and in the description of the video, they say "Live Rescue" follows firefighters, paramedics and EMTs from across the country as they bravely put their lives on the line responding to emergency rescue calls.
- PUB DATE: 2/4/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXG-FM 100.9 Amarillo

Recent structure fires in La Crosse and Onalaska have firefighters on alert but unfortunately this time of year it's a normal occurrence. According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) , the months of December, January and February account for half of all home heating fires nationwide.
- PUB DATE: 2/3/2022 10:14:23 PM - SOURCE: WXOW-TV ABC 19 LaCrosse

In extreme temperatures like we've seen this calendar year, many of us go straight from the cubicle at work to our couch at home. But what happens when you're part of a career field that gets left out in the cold? Local first responders and emergency personnel still show up to work braving the bitter temperatures.
- PUB DATE: 2/3/2022 4:48:29 PM - SOURCE: WQOW-TV ABC 18 Eau Claire

The residents of a Fond du Lac home have been displaced following a basement fire Thursday afternoon. Crews were called to 303 E. 10th St. shortly before 4 p.m. Upon arrival, they found fire in the basement. It was quickly extinguished but left significant damage in the basement and heavy smoke damage throughout the home.
- PUB DATE: 2/3/2022 4:35:10 PM - SOURCE: WNFL-AM 1440 Green Bay

Seven people were displaced and some pets died in a fire at an Oshkosh duplex Wednesday. Feb. 2, at 5:24 p.m., firefighters were called to the 1000 block of Greenwood Court. Crews encountered heavy fire in a kitchen and dining room area. The fire caused extensive damage, according to the Oshkosh Fire Department.
- PUB DATE: 2/3/2022 9:02:22 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

Two people are recovering from injuries Thursday morning after an apartment fire. The La Crosse Fire Department arrived just after 12:30 a.m. to heavy smoke coming from the rear of the apartment building on 2219 South Ave. All residents were able to make it out safely thanks to the smoke alarm system.
- PUB DATE: 2/3/2022 3:46:31 AM - SOURCE: WXOW-TV ABC 19 LaCrosse

A house is heavily heavily damaged after a fire early Thursday morning in downtown Eau Claire. Crews were called to the fire at 618 East Grand Avenue at 12:36 a.m. Thursday, according to a release from the Eau Claire Fire Department. The two-story home is located across from University Park and down the street from the Eau Claire Area School District Office.
- PUB DATE: 2/3/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WEAU-TV NBC 13 Madison

A firefighter in western Wisconsin was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer, and the community has helped raise over $14,000, and counting, to help cover medical expenses. The Shell Lake Fire Department says that Captain Tucker McCumber was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. He has been a member of the department for over ten years.
- PUB DATE: 2/3/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay

Wisconsin River Meats offered employees and customers an update Thursday morning after an overnight fire tore through a section of its meat processing plant in Mauston. According to Wisconsin River Meats’ Facebook post, “the old portion of the plant is a total loss.” It went on to thank all the fire departments who responded to help contain the blaze.
- PUB DATE: 2/3/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMTV NBC 15 Madison

VIDEO: Officials held another media briefing as they entered the 60th continuous hour of the Weaver Fertilizer Fire. According to officials, a passerby was the first person to call in the fire. Then a flood of dozens of calls followed that minutes later. The evacuation recommendation remained in place as of Thursday morning.
- PUB DATE: 2/3/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJZY-TV FOX 46 Charlotte

A new bill that would require the installation of heat sensors at every federally funded rental home was introduced by New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on Wednesday. The legislation, named “Housing Temperature Safety Act of 2022,” came weeks after a fire in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx that killed 17 people, including eight children.
- PUB DATE: 2/3/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPIX-TV CW 11 New York

Law enforcement authorities in three Western Washington counties were searching Wednesday for burglars who have broken into multiple fire stations, stealing valuable and life-saving equipment that could hamper firefighters' effort to save lives and preserve property. Sheriff's investigators in Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties told KOMO News that they all currently have active investigations within their jurisdictions into the thefts of vital fire department tools that has impacted -- or could impact -- the response to thousands of people served by the fire departments.
- PUB DATE: 2/3/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

The house in the small town of Granville, Ohio, that Lea Ann Parsley-Davenport grew up in was located just a couple of blocks from the fire department, close enough to hear the town’s emergency sirens sound whenever there was a fire. On those occasions, she would hop on her bike and pedal as fast as she could down to the station.
- PUB DATE: 2/3/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: UVA Today

“It’s premature for any country either to surrender, or to declare victory,” said World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus about the fight against Covid yesterday. “This virus is dangerous, and it continues to evolve before our very eyes,” said Ghebreyesus in opening remarks at the organization’s weekly Covid update.
- PUB DATE: 2/3/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Deadline

Police are searching for the person who lit a suitcase on fire and then rolled it onto a subway train with people on board — the second fire in as many days along the same train line. The fire onboard a northbound 1 train Friday was captured on video. A witness said he realized something was wrong when he heard someone yell "smoke" just after the train had pulled into the 18th Street station around 10 a.
- PUB DATE: 2/2/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WNBC-TV NBC 4 New York

With a big winter storm headed our way, and temperatures set to plunge once again, one of Chicago’s favorite winter traditions is well underway. The Chicago Fire Department’s icebreaking boat made its way down the Chicago River Tuesday afternoon, tearing through thick sheets of ice. It’s one of the most spectacular sights Chicago has to offer.
- PUB DATE: 2/2/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFLD-TV FOX 32 Chicago