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6 days ago
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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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-05-2025
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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.
