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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Crash in southern Wisconsin injures one, causes major damage as airbags deploy
KANSASVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) – Multiple agencies in Wisconsin were dispatched shortly before 10 p.m. on Tuesday for a report of a crash with injuries that resulted in significant damage to the vehicles. The Kansasville Fire & Rescue Department reported that the Racine County Sheriff's Office sent deputies to respond to the reported crash near the intersection of County Highway BD (formerly State Highway 75)/ S. Beaumont Avenue and Delaney Road. Deputies in Wisconsin help guide snapping turtle safely across rural street Units responded quickly and found a black GM pickup truck that sustained severe damage with the airbags deployed. Significant debris was also found on the road. A red Chevrolet Blazer also had significant damage with the airbags deployed, nearly 150 yards north of the pickup truck. Both vehicles were only occupied by a driver at the time. Deputies diverted traffic, while paramedics assessed both drivers for injuries. One driver was taken to a local hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. 67-year-old man in Wisconsin battling life-threatening injuries after motorcycle crash The other driver declined treatment and transport from the scene of the crash, which is still under investigation by the Racine County Sheriff's Office. No additional details are available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Fire department in Wisconsin responds to multiple calls, one including fire caused by dehumidifier malfunction
(WFRV) – A Fire Department in southern Wisconsin said it responded to several calls on Tuesday throughout the entire day, each of varying incidents. The Kansasville Fire & Rescue Department reported that the first of the many calls came in before 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, when they responded with a Tender and Chief to assist with a fire in Norway. Responders returned around 5:30 a.m. Meth supplier, 2 suspected Wisconsin dealers arrested after traffic stop prompts larger investigation, seizure of 350+ grams The next came in around 11:30 a.m., with a paramedic unit rescuing a resident, transporting a patient to a hospital nearby. Shortly before noon, responders helped with a reported head-on crash, and then an additional call came in around 1:15 p.m. Several departments responded to a structure fire in Dover, quickly extinguishing a small fire in a basement, which likely originated from a malfunction in a dehumidifier. Crews on the scene ventilated significant smoke from the building for roughly an hour. DOT: First year of emergency contact program sees over 82,000 Wisconsinites take advantage Shortly after returning to the station, crews were sent to another incident, a reported lightning strike to an attached garage. Fortunately, no fire was found; however, there was damage from the lightning strike observed. No additional details are available from the busy day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Lawnmower sparks sparks large fire inside garage of Wisconsin residence, dozen fire departments assist
KANSASVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) – Multiple departments responded to a residence in southeastern Wisconsin after a lawnmower sparked a massive fire inside the detached garage. Around 4:55 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, multiple fire crews, including the Kansasville Fire & Rescue Department, were called to the 400 block of CTH BD (South Beaumont Avenue) in Kansasville. 'Avoid all burning': Wisconsin DNR warns of extreme fire danger in 19 counties on Mother's Day Crews quickly arrived and found a well-involved structure fire inside the single-story garage, described as 600 feet from the paved CTH BD roadway. Shortly after, explosions were heard, and the closed overhead garage door burst outward. After roughly 25,000 gallons of water and five gallons of foam were used, the fire was put out. There were no reported injuries, and no damage amount was provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
