VIDEO: Around this time of year, many people enjoy the holiday season and all that comes with it, like below-freezing temperatures, decorating the home, and cooking a massive dinner. With all of this energy consumption, it can sometimes lead to a fire. Northeast Wisconsin has seen numerous fires within the last week.
- PUB DATE: 11/28/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries after a fire broke out overnight at a construction site in the Central-Alameda neighborhood of South Los Angeles. The fire at a multi-family residential building construction site was first reported just before 3:30 a.m. in the 1500 block of East Vernon Street.
- PUB DATE: 11/28/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNBC-TV NBC 4 Los Angeles

Shops in New York state that peddle e-bikes would be required to implement enhanced fire safety precautions under a newly introduced bill aimed at curbing New York City’s e-bike fire crisis. The legislation, which would mandate automatic fire monitoring and Class B extinguishers in e-bike shops, is part of a package of e-bike safety bills proposed by state Sen.
- PUB DATE: 11/28/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Olean Times Herald - Metered Site

VIDEO: Tuesday marks the anniversary of the deadliest nightclub fire in history, which occurred right in Massachusetts. On November 28, 1942, more than 490 people were killed in a fire at the Cocoanut Grove on Piedmont Street in Boston. The Cocoanut Grove was a restaurant/club that was very popular in the 20s, became less popular in the 30s due to the prohibition of alcohol, but became popular again during the early years of World War II.
- PUB DATE: 11/28/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WWLP-TV NBC/CW+ 22 Springfield

VIDEO: First responders lacked the tools needed to give pets the best chance of survival in emergencies for decades, but now, a Valley nonprofit is providing those tools to fire and police departments across the country. "We pull out more dogs and cats and stuff than actual humans." Phoenix firefighter Bobby Laufer said.
- PUB DATE: 11/28/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPNX-TV NBC 12 Phoenix

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY... Very cold air moving across Lake Superior will produce lake effect snow showers through early Tuesday morning across far north- central Wisconsin. The most significant snowfall is expected this evening into the early morning hours of Tuesday. The highest snow accumulations Special Weather Statement 2023-11-27T19:57:00-06:00 2023-11-28T03:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Forest; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055041 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 VTEC

The Tomah Fire Department has released new details on a structure fire that displaced ten people on Sunday. According to a release, firefighters were dispatched to Superior Avenue in Tomah for a report of a fire in the apartments above the Peking Chinese Restaurant at 7:51 A.M. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they reported seeing fire coming out of an exterior window.
- PUB DATE: 11/27/2023 3:29:00 PM - SOURCE: WKBT-TV CBS 8 La Crosse

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS EXPECTED THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... Very cold air moving across Lake Superior will produce lake effect snow showers through late tonight in far north-central Wisconsin. The most significant snowfall is expected late this afternoon through late this evening. The highest snow accumulations are expected in Vilas County, especially across the northwest half of Special Weather Statement 2023-11-27T13:54:00-06:00 2023-11-27T18:30:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Florence; Forest; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055037 055041 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 VTEC

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS EXPECTED TODAY AND TONIGHT... Very cold air moving across Lake Superior will produce lake effect snow showers today and tonight in far north central Wisconsin. The most significant snowfall is expected late this afternoon and evening in Vilas county, especially across the northwest half of the county where 2 to 4 inches are possible. An inch or less is Special Weather Statement 2023-11-27T02:21:00-06:00 2023-11-27T13:45:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Florence; Forest; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055037 055041 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 VTEC

PHOTO: A fire on Arcadian and Oakland avenues on Thursday afternoon left a man with life-threatening injuries, according to a press release from Waukesha Fire Department Battalion Chief Scott Purdy. At approximately 4:30 p.m., the Waukesha Communications Center heard from a caller who was driving by Arcadian and Oakland and saw smoke coming from the house on the corner.
- PUB DATE: 11/27/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Greater Milwaukee Today

VIDEO: An apartment building fire broke out in Superior Thanksgiving morning, displacing tenants from all eight units. The call for help came in around 10 a.m. on the 1500 block of North 5th Street near the Hammond Steakhouse. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke and flames coming from the rear of the building.
- PUB DATE: 11/27/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KQDS-TV FOX 21 Duluth

An investigation is ongoing after an explosion at a refinery owned and operated by Hound Resources in White Lake Township. The incident occurred around 10:30 PM Friday in the area of Young Road and Bogie Lake Road. FOX 2 viewer video footage captured the intensity of the explosion, with one witness, Ben Farmer, describing the impact on his home.
- PUB DATE: 11/27/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJBK-TV FOX 2 Detroit

VIDEO: Soon, Fire Station 5 in Eagle Ridge is going to be under construction, and thanks to new AI technology “Darkhorse,” the public won’t notice a difference. “Station 5 with our concrete, that company is going to be relocated temporarily. We can model exactly what the outcome of that move will be,” said Spokane Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer.
- PUB DATE: 11/27/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane

For more than a decade, Sam Buser watched the lights of fire trucks bounce off the city streets of Houston, heard the roars of burning blazes and stood before the caskets of too many firefighters. He never held a hose or kicked in a door, but, as senior psychologist for the Houston Fire Department, he spent many sleepless nights at fire stations.
- PUB DATE: 11/27/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Texas Tribune

PHOTOS: At 4am, gunshots rang through the dark night, as local townsfolk awoke to a most terrifying sight. A large fire had erupted at the top of Main Street, and the American Hotel was engulfed in uncontrollable flames. Park City’s Sheriff, Thomas Walden, had sounded the alarm with three successive shots, and the whistle at the Marsac Mill quickly notified the nearby mining campsite and homesteaders.
- PUB DATE: 11/27/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Utah Stories

...SNOW-COVERED AND SLIPPERY ROADS THIS MORNING... Light snow will continue to fall this morning, before diminishing to flurries from west to east in the afternoon. Additional snow accumulations will only be an inch or so in most areas. Untreated roads and sidewalks will remain snow-covered and slippery. If traveling, remember to turn on your headlights, reduce your Special Weather Statement 2023-11-26T16:00:00-06:00 2023-11-26T12:00:00-06:00 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

...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL POSSIBLE THIS MORNING... Light snow will continue to fall this morning, before diminishing to flurries from west to east in the afternoon. Additional snow accumulations will only be an inch or so in most areas, but it will be enough to produce slippery roads and sidewalks. Take it easy if you are traveling this morning. Special Weather Statement 2023-11-26T06:05:00-06:00 2023-11-26T09:15:00-06:00 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

PHOTO: The crew at Wausau Fire Department Station 2 wanted to feel right at home, despite working on Thanksgiving. So they brought in the turkey, the carving knife, and all the fixings for a proper feast. The fire department hosted a Thanksgiving meal for over ten years now, and say its important to sit down as a family and enjoy moments like these.
- PUB DATE: 11/24/2023 12:40:00 AM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9 Wausau

VIDEO/PHOTOS: The Green Bay Metro Fire Department and Fleet Farm are teaming up to help provide safety and warmth this holiday season with essential winter clothes for women in need. GBMFD and Fleet Farm in Bellevue each donated roughly $1,500 worth of coats, gloves and hats for women staying at the St.
- PUB DATE: 11/22/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLUK-TV FOX 11 Green Bay

On Saturday, Nov. 25, the Stevens Point Fire Department will be conducting a live-fire training in a single-family residential structure, located at 5278 Highway HH, in the City of Stevens Point. The Stevens Point Fire Department said in a statement that burning an acquired structure is a practice performed far less frequently than in prior years, due to the very involved process to be within all regulations.
- PUB DATE: 11/22/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBS 7 Wausau