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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Flames from fire pit spread to nearby building in Wisconsin, damage limited
MERRILL, Wis. (WFRV) – Crews in northern Wisconsin worked to quickly put out a fire that began in a fire pit but had spread to a nearby building on Tuesday. According to the Merrill Fire Department, crews responded to the 400 block of Superior Street on the morning of May 20 for reports of a structure fire. Three people dead after two-vehicle Marinette County crash, missed stop sign When crews arrived, they found out the flames from a fire pit had spread to 'adjacent structures.' The fire, which was deemed accidental, was quickly put out, further limiting its damage. The Merrill Fire Department was assisted by the Merrill Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, WPS, & Pine River Volunteer Fire Department. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Yahoo
Fire in Wisconsin destroys garage and contents, home saved despite limited personnel
MERRILL, Wis. (WFRV) – Firefighters in Wisconsin saved a home despite having limited personnel on the scene, though a detached garage and its contents were deemed a total loss. According to the Merrill Fire Department, Engine 61 responded to the scene of a fire on Cottage Street around 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, with only two personnel. Three other on-duty staff were on a separate call with a patient who was revived and en route to a hospital. 'A Ticking Time Bomb': 22-year-old gets probation for 2023 Verizon store crash in Fond du Lac, was under influence of THC & aerosol When Engine 61 arrived, personnel found heavy smoke and fire from behind the house in a detached garage. Law enforcement arrived on the scene to assist, and hose lines were used to stop the fire from spreading. Mutual aid was requested from nearby departments, as the initial efforts were difficult because of the limited personnel on site. During those efforts, emergency personnel had a 'close call' with a powerline, and two police officers were evaluated at a local hospital for smoke inhalation. Both officers were released, and no additional injuries were reported. The garage and everything in it were deemed a total loss, but the fire was contained to the garage as the house received exterior heat damage. Wisconsin's Capital has first homicide of 2025, 18-year-old killed & teen in stable condition The house lost power, and the occupants were able to stay elsewhere for the night. The cause is under investigation but does not seem to be suspicious. However, two bystanders were arrested for interfering with the suppression efforts. No additional details were provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Alert homeowner helps stop blaze after car fire in Wisconsin, fast fire response saves house
MERRILL, Wis. (WFRV) – The Merrill Fire Department responded to a car fire near a home on River Road in the Town of Merrill on Monday around 2:30 a.m. According to a Facebook post from the Merrill Fire Department, as firefighters were already on their way to the scene, the fire had already spread to a nearby deluxe ice shanty and part of the garage. Appleton Fire Department Lieutenant retires after 26 years of serving community The department says that thanks to the owner's quick action in checking on a strange noise, firefighters were able to control the blaze quickly and prevent it from reaching the house. The car and ice shanty were lost in the fire, and the garage was damaged, but the fire department says the situation could have been much worse if the fire had gone unnoticed. Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies and WPS also assisted at the scene, while Tomahawk EMS provided ambulance coverage until off-duty Merrill firefighters could take over. The post also says later that morning, fire units returned to the site when the ice shanty reignited. The cause of the initial car fire is still being investigated but is considered unintentional. Merrill Fire reports no one was injured and the family was able to remain in their home. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
