RACINE – Racine firefighters were called at 10 p.m. Friday to the 3300 block of Kearney Avenue for a report of a structure fire. Working smoke alarms alerted residents of the fire that caused $90,000 in damages. When crews arrived, they saw fire and smoke at the front entrance of the building that extended into […]
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Caledonia Fire Department dispatched for mid-morning fire
The Caledonia Fire Department was dispatched this morning around 10 a.m. to a structure fire on 7 1/2 Mile Road by County Highway V. Fire Chief Jeff Henningfeld was on the scene directing the first engine to arrive. About an hour later, the CFD reported that no one was injured, and the only occupant of […]
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Racine Fire Department Investigates Structure Fire
RACINE- A structure fire in a vacant building injured one and caused about $46,000 worth of damage, authorities said. Racine Fire Department firefighters responded to a reported fire in the 1300 block of South Memorial Drive early Saturday morning to find a house engulfed in flames, according to a press release. On arrival, firefighters met a man […]
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RFD honors 8 first responders for their life-saving actions
RACINE — The Racine Fire Department honored eight first responders on Tuesday for their life-saving actions while on duty. According to the RFD, the awards were for performing acts in the line of duty through prompt and alert action, at great personal risk to themselves, which specifically resulted in the saving of a human life. […]
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Racine Fire Department warns public about smoking and structure fires
RACINE, WI – The Racine Fire Department (RFD) reminds residents to be careful with smoking materials in the wake of four recent structure fires that were directly caused by careless use of smoking materials. The fires, which occurred April 16, 19, and 21, caused an estimated $67,000 in damages and displaced 11 people. Officials want to remind […]
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Apartment fire on Roosevelt Avenue leaves 1 dead
RACINE — On Wednesday afternoon, the Racine Fire Department responded to 1820 Roosevelt Ave. for a report of visible smoke coming from the window of a second-story apartment. When first responders arrived and saw heavy smoke coming from a second-story window, Quint 4 declared it a working fire. The Quint 4 crew accessed the second […]
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High speed chase lands Minnessota Man in jail
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Kenosha County Fire Victim Identified
TOWN OF BRIGHTON – Kenosha County officials have identified the person who died in a farmhouse fire here last week as Lori Pizur of Brighton. The structure fire in the 21700 block of Burlington Road (Hwy. 142) was reported about 4:25 p.m. last Monday (June 7). Fire personnel discovered the woman’s body in the burned […]
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Man charged with impersonating a police officer
Journalism that serves Firebirds advance to Elite Eight Firebirds Zach Bulthuis and Matt Slivinski both posted double-digit kills as the Carthage College Men’s Volleyball Team notched their first win of NCAA tournament play. Bulthuis posted 12 kills, while Slivinski had 10 kills and […] Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Apartment Building Fire Causes $90,000 in Damages […]
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Kenosha County Officials Investigating Fatal House Fire
TOWN OF BRIGHTON – Kenosha County officials are seeking the public’s help in investigating a farmhouse fire that killed a person here Monday afternoon. House Fire Details Personnel from Kansasville Fire and Rescue, Union Grove-Yorkville Fire Department and Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue responded to a reported structure fire at in the 21700 block of […]
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UPDATE: Apartment complex fire on Washington Avenue displaces 27 people, causes $750K in damages
UPDATE (Dec. 19, 1:05 p.m.): Official reports from the Racine Fire Department have been made following yesterdays 40-unit, 3-story apartment building fire near Uptown Racine. Officials state that initially, responding units reported an encounter with smoke and flames coming from the roof area of the complex. Per the department, strong northerly winds and burning roof […]
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Racine Fire Department Issues Guidance Prior Ahead of Upcoming Snowstorm
With another significant snowfall expected this weekend, the Racine Fire Department is asking the citizens of Racine to clear the area around fire hydrants of snow. They are requesting a 3-foot clearance around fire hydrants in the city. This will save them valuable time in the event of a structure fire that may affect you […]
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Racine County Circuit Court cases from Thursday, Sept. 7: Arson, attempted murder
Man pleads not guilty by reason of mental defect to arson RACINE — A man accused of setting fire to a duplex pleaded not guilty by reason of mental defect Thursday in Racine County Circuit Court. Marcus Cole, 37, was charged with arson and four counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety for allegedly setting fire […]
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Racine firefighters battle fires on St. Patrick Street and Kearney Avenue
RACINE – Fire and rescue personnel from the Racine Fire Department battled two fires – on St. Patrick Street and Kearney Avenue — on Saturday that started just over an hour apart. The St. Patrick Street fire resulted in a person being taken to an area hospital. The Kearney Avenue fire resulted in three people […]
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Tuesday morning fire causes $35,000 in damages to Racine business
RACINE ⏤ A Tuesday morning structure fire caused $35,000 in damages to a business on De Koven Avenue in the city. According to the Racine Fire Department, firefighters responded to Modine Manufacturing, 1500 De Koven Avenue, around 7 a.m. Tuesday morning. When they arrived, they saw “a light haze inside the building.” Upon investigation, firefighters […]
