Fire damages George Town Market, H&H Meats and Catering in Racine
RACINE -- H&H Meats and Catering on Meachem Road near Taylor Avenue in Racine was damaged by fire early on Wednesday morning, May 4th.According to the Racine Fire Department, after opening the George Town Market for business on Wednesday morning, an employee noticed smoke coming from the attached H&H Meats business.911 was called, and firefighters noted smoke showing from the exterior of the building and a fire in the kitchen.Smoke damage was noted throughout the building.No one was hurt.The owners/operators of the businesses are working with the Racine Health Department -- with hopes of reopening later this week.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Red Cross assists seven children, two adults following bedroom fire in Racine
RACINE -- The American Red Cross was assisting seven children and two adults following a fire on Monday morning, April 18th.The fire broke out at a home near 12th and Highland in Racine shortly before 11:00 a.m.Officials with the Racine Fire Department say the fire happened in a bedroom.No one was home at the time of the fire, which was quickly extinguished.One pet cat was found trapped, but unharmed, and subsequently released.The fire remains under investigation.
Wood deck blown off Racine house after report of explosion, fire
RACINE -- Racine firefighters were dispatched to a home on Melvin Ave.
Jet skier stranded on Lake Michigan, rescued by Racine Fire Dept.
RACINE -- A jet skier out on Lake Michigan from Racine got stranded on Wednesday afternoon, March 9th.The operator got stranded about two miles out from the Racine shore -- when his machine would not start.The operator called 911 from his cell phone.The Racine Fire Department and U.S. Coast Guard were dispatched.The Racine Fire Department rescued the individual and towed the jet skit back to shore.The call for this incident came in around 3:30 p.m.Officials say the jet skier was wearing a life jacket.Officials caution that while temperatures outside have been warm -- in the 60s and even 70s this week, the water temperature on Lake Michigan is still low -- around 38 degrees.
Hazmat team investigates abandoned sewer line at Kenosha Co. Public Safety Building
KENOSHA -- A potential gas leak lead to a minor evacuation near the Kenosha County Public Safety Building on Thursday afternoon, March 3rd.
Racine: Car crashes into building, bursts into flames
RACINE -- A car crashed into a building and burst into flames in Racine early Saturday morning, February 6th.The wreck happened at 5th and Main St.
Racine firefighter hurt when part of ceiling fell, struck him in face
RACINE -- A Racine firefighter was hurt while fighting a fire on Memorial Drive on Sunday evening, December 20th.The fire was reported around 7:45 p.m. after a neighbor noticed smoke coming from the eaves above the second story.
Hazmat team called out to business in Racine for semi leaking sodium hydroxide
RACINE -- A hazmat team was called out to a business on Stannard Street on Thursday, December 17th for a chemical leak.Racine Fire Department officials say a semi hauling sodium hydroxide (a corrosive chemical used in the plating process) was discovered leaking at Wisconsin Plating Works' receiving docks.The building is located near 6th and S.
Racine firefighter injured in fire at home on Sixth Street; Red Cross assisting occupants
RACINE -- A Racine firefighter was injured while fighting a fire at a home on Sixth Street on Saturday night, December 12th.It happened around 7:00 p.m.Calls came in from multiple callers regarding dark smoke and fire showing at the home.The first crews arrived within three minutes, and quickly extinguished the exterior fire before making an interior attack.The firefighter who was injured suffered minor injuries.
Red Cross volunteers assisting family after home catches fire on St. Patrick Street in Racine
RACINE -- The American Red Cross says volunteers are assisting after a fire in Racine on Saturday night, November 7th.It happened at a home on S.
Racine Fire Department: Fire causes $30,000 in damage to vacant home
RACINE -- Firefighters in Racine on Sunday evening, November 1st were called out to a fire at a vacant home.It happened shortly after 6:00 p.m. at a home near 17th and Republic Avenue.Fire officials say the fire started on the exterior of the first floor of the home, and then traveled to the exterior of the second floor.Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and power was shut off to the home.The home was found to be vacant, as its residents recently moved.The fire is now under investigation.We're told the fire caused $30,000 in damage to the home.
Fire damages vacant home near Barker and Buchanan in Racine; cause under investigation
RACINE -- Racine firefighters responded to the scene of a vacant house fire near Barker and Buchanan early Wednesday morning, October 21st.Upon arrival, they found a large fire on the rear deck of the home that had extended up into the eaves and into the attic.
"It was like 'boom, boom, boom:'" Red Cross taxed after volunteers called out to 17 fires since Friday
MILWAUKEE -- It was a very busy weekend for firefighters and the American Red Cross.
46-year-old woman struck by vehicle, seriously injured near 6th and Memorial in Racine
RACINE -- Racine fire officials say a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Monday afternoon, August 31st.It happened near the corner of 6th Street and Memorial Drive.Racine Fire Department crews responded to the scene of the accident just before 4:00 p.m.
Fire at home on 9th Avenue in Racine after child turned on the stove and left it unattended
RACINE -- It happened on Monday afternoon, August 3rd around 3:30 p.m. in the 3300 block of 9th Avenue.
"A tragic accident:" 62-year-old Middleton man, found unresponsive on sailboat, dies at the hospital
RACINE -- Racine fire officials say a 62-year-old man from Middleton, Wisconsin, has died after he was found unresponsive on a sailboat on Lake Michigan Tuesday night, July 14th.
Latest: Teen boy and girl had to be rescued from pier at Racine Harbor Tuesday night
RACINE -- Racine fire officials say a high-school age boy and girl became trapped on the rocks near a pier at the Racine Harbor on Tuesday evening, July 14th -- and they had to be rescued.It happened around 9:00 p.m.A Racine Fire Department dive boat was sent to the inside of the harbor to help the teens out.
Racine apartment building uninhabitable after fire, Red Cross assisting
RACINE -- Racine fire officials say a fire caused $250,000 in damage to a home early Saturday, May 30th.It happened just after 7:30 a.m. at Regency West Apartments in the 2200 block of Loni Lane.The fire started on the first floor patio, and traveled to the unit above.Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire.Adjoining units suffered water damage -- and the building has been deemed uninhabitable.Residents are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.
Garage fire in Racine spreads to two neighboring garages, damages power lines
RACINE (WITI) -- Firefighters in Racine on Monday, May 18th were on the scene of a garage fire that spread to two neighboring garages and power lines.It happened shortly before 2:00 p.m. on Thurston Avenue.Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire.The tenant wasn't hurt.We Energies was called in to work on repairing damage to power lines above the garage that caught fire.Damage estimates are $10,000 for the garage, and $2,500 for the neighboring garages.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Garage fire in Racine, believed to have been caused by running equipment, causes thousands in damage
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine fire officials say running power equipment left unattended led to a garage fire in the 2300 block of Rupert Boulevard on Wednesday, April 1st.It happened just before noon.The fire caused $11,000 in damage to the garage, $1,500 in damage to the neighbor's garage and $800 in damage to the neighbor's fence.No one was injured.