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Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
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Attic Fire leaves Grand Chute family without home, cigarettes likely cause
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities say cigarettes are the likely cause of an attic fire at a home in Grand Chute on Friday evening that has left two adults and three dogs without a home. According to the Grand Chute Fire Department, crews were called to a home in the 2000 block of West Hiawatha Drive in Grand Chute just before 7 p.m. on July 25 after getting multiple 911 calls reporting heavy smoke and flames coming from the roof of the home. Equipment fire at Fond du Lac's Milk Specialties causes evacuation, suspended operations Neighbors reportedly saw the fire first and alerted the residents, who were all able to safely evacuate the home, including their pets. No injuries were reported. With help from multiple fire departments, the fire in the attic was put out from outside the house. Crews then pulled down the ceiling and soffits in several areas to be completely sure that the fire was out. The release notes that although a damage value has not been determined, it is likely that most or all of the house will need to be rebuilt. Shawano Police remind residents about city curfew ordinance in effect for minors Authorities also pointed to improper disposal of cigarettes outside the house as the unofficial cause of the fire. The fire reportedly started on the house's siding before burning to the attic and spreading. No additional information was provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- General
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From safety to fines: Why Kaukauna is cracking down on dump site misuse
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) – The City of Kaukauna is asking residents to take greater care when using the community disposal site, following a rise in violations that pose safety risks and disrupt operations. According to a Facebook post from the City of Kaukauna Government, unauthorized items, such as cabinets, furniture, building materials, metal objects, and electronics, have been repeatedly dumped at the site. In addition, overfilled dumpsters and trash piled on the ground are becoming common problems. Grand Chute Fire Department reveals new public health vending machine to combat opioid crisis Images courtesy of City of Kaukauna Government Students across northeast Wisconsin visit dairy farm, learn about careers in agriculture The City Government says that overfilled dumpsters present serious safety hazards for city employees. They present a simple rule: If the lid doesn't close, the dumpster is overfilled. Residents are required to either take their refuse back home or bring it to the Outagamie County Landfill if dumpsters are you sign up for site access, you agree to the Disposal Site Agreement and rules. Violations can result in: A $150 fine for the first offense A $300 fine for subsequent offenses Loss of site access at the City's discretion The Facebook post emphasizes: We can and need to do better. All residents are encouraged to review the site rules to help maintain a safe, clean, and functional disposal area. For more information, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Grand Chute Fire Department reveals new public health vending machine to combat opioid crisis
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) – In a positive step to combating the opioid crisis and other public health battles in the community, officials in Outagamie County revealed a public health vending machine. The Grand Chute Fire Department placed the new machine outside Station No. 2 at 3900 West Spencer Street. The public health vending machine is available every second of every day of the year. National Weather Service confirms tornado in Shawano County after late night storms The machine boxes of Narcan, which is used in the case of an opioid overdose. Narcan is supposed to reverse and block the effects of opiates, restoring a person's breathing, and can be life-saving. According to the Grand Chute Fire Department and Outagamie County Public Health, the number of opioid deaths increased by about 132% from 2015-2023. While the increase has reportedly plateaued, it is still high. Former Appleton West teacher arrested for alleged sexual relationship with student Officials report that the annual death rate average is about 12.4 per 100,000 people. Opioid hospitalizations across Wisconsin have increased 29% in the same timeframe as well. If you or somebody close to you is experiencing an overdose, immediately call 911. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
