Intentionally set: Racine fire officials seek info. after fire at vacant home under raze order
RACINE -- Fire officials in Racine are investigating a fire they say was intentionally set early Sunday, September 17th.It happened shortly before 6:00 a.m. at a home on Superior Street near Hamilton Street.According to fire officials, neighbors called 911 to report the fire, and firefighters found fire at the rear of the structure.
Racine officials looking for leads after 4-door Chrysler sedan found fully engulfed in flames
RACINE -- A 1990 four-door Chrysler sedan was found fully engulfed in flames early Wednesday morning, August 16th in Racine.
No one hurt when 2 vehicles caught fire behind Jensen's Towing in Racine
RACINE -- An investigation is underway after a fire Monday morning, August 7th at Batten Field, behind Jensen's Towing and Wild Rides.Two vehicles were found to be on fire around 7:00 a.m. in the secured yard of Jensen's Towing.Firefighters had to use bolt cutters to slice through a heavy chain to access Jensen's yard.A fully-involved 2003 Honda Odyssey was a total loss and a 2003 Chrysler Pacifica also was on fire.The fire was extinguished quickly and without incident.
"Too young to die:" Racine officials warn about water dangers following drowning in Root River
RACINE COUNTY -- Emergency responders in Racine are warning swimmers about open water dangers.
Racine family displaced after fire guts their home
RACINE -- A Racine family is displaced after fire gutted their home early Sunday, June 25th.The family came home to their neighborhood near Olive and Kentucky just before 1:00 a.m. to discover their house was on fire.When firefighters arrived, they were informed that there were possibly two people in the basement.
Racine Fire Department issues warning after fire inspector imposter reported in West Allis
RACINE -- After West Allis police reported Monday, June 19th a resident indicated someone came to his door and identified himself as a West Allis firefighter -- offering to conduct a fireplace inspection, officials with the Racine Fire Department are warning their residents.While Racine fire officials noted in a release Tuesday, June 20th there have been no similar incidents in Racine, they said they want to make sure residents are aware that Racine firefighters do not conduct inspections on single-family or two-family homes.Additionally, Racine firefighters always wear uniforms when conducting inspections and they have fire department identification on them.
Lit candle that fell over ignites fire in Racine home, causes extensive damage
RACINE -- Racine fire officials say a lit candle that fell onto clothing ignited a fire in a home on Jay Eye See Ave.
Racine FD: Careless use of combustible liquid leads to fire in second-story bedroom
RACINE -- A mattress was ignited in a second story bedroom of a one-family home as a result of an occupant carelessly using a combustible liquid or aerosol spray, according to the Racine Fire Department.The fire took place at 1625 State Street in Racine on Thursday, June 8th.According to officials, during the fire the occupant became trapped and exited the bedroom to the outside of the home onto a lower section of the roof.
Officials: One man hospitalized after house fire in Racine
RACINE -- A man is recovering at St.
10 displaced by fire believed to have been sparked by child playing with lighter
RACINE -- The American Red Cross is assisting five children and five adults after a fire believed to have been started by a child playing with a lighter.It happened on Wednesday, May 3rd around 3:30 p.m. at a home on Michigan Boulevard near Hubbard Street.Fire crews were dispatched after a report of smoke coming from the front and back windows of the home.
Neighbors alert firefighters to fire in home on Carmel Avenue in Racine; no one hurt
RACINE -- Neighbors in Racine alerted firefighters to a fire in a home on Carmel Avenue early Sunday, April 2nd.Firefighters were called out to the scene on Carmel Avenue near Graham Street around 12:30 a.m.No one was home at the time of the fire.
6 adults, 6 children assisted by Red Cross after fire in side-by-side home in Racine
RACINE -- Six adults and six children are being assisted by the American Red Cross after a fire at a home on Memorial Drive near Prospect.It happened Monday, February 6th around 10:15 a.m.Fire officials said the fire impacted a two-family, side-by-side home.Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire as others searched for any remaining occupants.
Racine man alerts family to fire in house, gets everyone out safely
RACINE -- A Racine family of eight has been displaced from its Jackson St.
Fire at small car dealership in Racine caused $18K worth of damage; no one hurt
RACINE -- No one was hurt in a fire that impacted the garage of a car dealership in Racine Wednesday morning, January 25th.It happened on Racine Street near 16th Street around 1:15 a.m.Racine fire officials said the garage of a small car dealership caught fire, causing a significant amount of fire and smoke damage.
5 displaced after stove top fire at home on Sandra Court in Racine
RACINE -- No one was hurt in a kitchen fire in Racine early Sunday, January 22nd -- but five people were displaced.It happened around 7:15 a.m. at a home on Sandra Court near Center Street.Fire officials said this was a kitchen/stove top fire that caused $20,000 worth of damage.The occupant of the home called 911 to report a stove fire after safely exiting the building.Upon arrival, fire crews witnessed flames showing out of the first floor window.While confirming all of the occupants were safely outside, they quickly contained the fire to the first floor.We Energies secured the gas and electric to the property.Due to the damages sustained, five occupants of the side-by-side townhouse requested assistance from Red Cross.The property was turned over to the management company on scene.Below is a statement from American Red Cross officials as to this fire:The American Red Cross is helping several residents after a multi-unit home fire early Sunday morning in Racine.
Racine Fire Department responds to garage fire on Harriet Street
RACINE -- Racine officials responded to a garage fire on Harriet Street Friday afternoon, December 23rd.According to the Racine Fire Department , the cause of the fire was a pair of heat lamps inside a dog kennel that was adjacent to a detached garage.Officials say the fire spread from the dog kennel to the garage.
Racine firefighters respond to report of submerged vehicle
RACINE -- The Racine Fire Department has responded to a report of a submerged vehicle at Pugh Marina in Racine.Officials tell FOX6 News the call came in at 3:45 p.m. on Monday, September 19th.
Fire damages home on Lathrop Ave. in Racine
RACINE -- Racine firefighters battled a house fire on Lathrop Ave.
RacineTMZ: Family of six pulled from boat suffering engine trouble in Racine Harbor
RACINE -- Officials with the "RacineTMZ" Facebook page on Saturday afternoon, July 9th posted photos of a rescue that took place Saturday in the Racine Harbor.According to the RacineTMZ officials, a family of six was on board the boat -- three adults and three children.The boat apparently suffered engine trouble, and waves pushed it onto the rocks along Pershing Drive.Everyone on the boat was rescued, thanks to officials with the Racine Fire Department, Racine Police Department, Racine County Sheriff's Office and several citizens.As the photos below show, the boat would eventually sink below the water.It remained tied to a boulder along Pershing Drive after this rescue.It is not believed anyone was hurt in this incident.PHOTO GALLERY
Improper use of fireworks leads to house fire in Racine: $3,000 in damage
RACINE -- Officials with the Racine Fire Department say the improper use of fireworks led to a house fire on the Fourth of July.It happened at a home near 16th and Packard Avenue shortly before 9:00 p.m.Upon arrival at the scene, fire officials found smoke and flames coming from the rear of the building.The fire was quickly contained while additional crews searched for occupants and fire extension -- with neither found.The fire was a result of the improper use of fireworks, officials say.Those who live in the home are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.The fire caused $3,000 worth of damage to the home.No one was hurt.