RACINE — The Racine Fire Department responded to several 911 calls reporting heavy black smoke coming from 225 Howland Ave. on the night of May 14. No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported, but a family of seven has been displaced due to the blaze. Timeline of the Howland Avenue house fire At 7:40 […]
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Porch fire displaces family, garage a total loss in 2 separate fire emergencies
RACINE, WI — A porch fire displaced a Racine family and a garage was deemed a total loss in two separate fire emergencies on Monday, April 22. The Racine Fire Department issued press releases for both. Family displaced by porch fire Firefighters responded to a home in the 1400 block of Buchanan Street at about […]
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Fire at vacant residence overnight in Racine under investigation for arson; over $30K in damages
RACINE, Wis. — A fire broke out late Tuesday, April 9, at a vacant two-story single-family residence at 926 Walnut Street, Racine. The Racine Fire Department was dispatched to the scene at approximately 10:44 p.m. after a neighbor reported a loud sound and visible flames. Upon arrival, the first responders from Engine 1 encountered heavy […]
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Living room fire on 18th Street leaves homes uninhabitable; no injuries reported
RACINE — The City of Racine Fire Department issued a press release about a living room fire of an upper/lower duplex on the 800 block of 18th Street on March 21. Timeline of the living room fire The lower unit was unoccupied when the fire occurred. Tenants who live in the upper unit discovered the […]
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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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UPDATE: Barn fire reported on 4 Mile Road, fire now contained
UPDATE (3:15 p.m.): At 1:05 p.m., a Racine County Public Works employee noticed the barn fire from the road and called emergency services. Responding to the call were Engine 11, Engine 10, Racine Fire Bells, Caledonia Police, and the Command vehicle from Battalion 11. The crews had the fire contained by 1:35 p.m. The main […]
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Fire breaks out at two-family residence in Racine
RACINE — A structure fire occurred at a two-family residence on Franklin Street at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 9. No injuries were reported. Upon arrival, firefighters found a second-floor deck engulfed in flames that were also threatening the house, according to a press release by the Racine Fire Department. Fire remains under investigation A […]
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Racine fire displaces family, causes significant damage, over $150K in damages
RACINE, WI — A fire damaged a home on Wednesday night on the 2400 block of Olive Street, leaving it unhabitable and displacing the residents. The fire broke out at 11:30 p.m. The residents were not home at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported, according to a press release by the […]
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Waterford late-night fire leaves 1 dead
WATERFORD — A 65-year-old man died in a late-night fire in his Waterford home; a fire that is currently under investigation. According to a press release from the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, several 911 calls came through the communications center at 10:23 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, about heavy smoke coming from a home in the […]
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1 injured in Monday afternoon fire; cause under investigation
RACINE – A Racine man suffered minor injuries in a fire that remains under investigation. According to a press release from the RFD, crews were called at 4:47 p.m. Aug. 30 to a home in the 1200 block of Bluff Avenue. The caller said he needed rescue and was on the back balcony of the […]
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Southside Structure Fire Causes $73,000 in Damages
An early morning structure fire on the south side of Racine caused around $73,000 in damages to both the building itself and its contents. Structure Fire Report The Racine Fire Department responded at 12:40 a.m. Friday to a report of a structure fire at a boarded-up warehouse in the 1400 block of Junction Avenue. Battling […]
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Fire Destroys Garage, Damages Houses
RACINE – Fire destroyed a garage and damaged the exteriors of two nearby homes in the 1500 block of West Street here Tuesday afternoon. No one was injured. The Racine Fire Department was called to 1519 West Street at 12:53 p.m. Tuesday on a report of a garage on fire. Firefighters found a two-garage in […]
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No one injured in Yout Street fire
RACINE – No one was home during a house fire that happened at 9:17 a.m. Saturday at a residence located at 1309 Yout St. According to a press release by the Racine Fire Department, a person noticed black smoke billowing out of a second-story window and called 911. Firefighters attacked the fire by going through […]
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Fire Damages Northside Apartment
RACINE- An apartment fire in the 2700 block of Mount Pleasant Street rendered two units uninhabitable and caused about $45,000 in damage, authorities said. A firefighter passing during a shift change notified the fire department of a fire about 6:45 a.m. Sunday, according to a press release issued by the Racine Fire Department. Three fire […]
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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 […]