Report: Condo Fire Likely Caused by Food Left Cooking in Kitchen

Patch's media partners at Fox 6 have obtained a Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's report that gives more detail about the fire and the man whose life it claimed.

The man who died in a fire at a Whitefish Bay condominium complex has been identified as 43-year-old Timothy Alloway, according to a FOX 6 report: FOX 6 obtained a copy of the autopsy report from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office this morning. According to FOX 6, the Medical Examiner's investigation indicates Alloway was partying with friends the night before, and the fire was likely caused by food left cooking in the kitchen. The kitchen was completely destroyed. Related: Patch's initial reporting from Wednesday's fire. The report states Alloway was released from prison in March, where he had been incarcerated for bail jumping. The report also states, in 1995, Alloway was shot by Milwaukee police. Police thought he was …

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NSFD Report: Car Accidents and a Dumpster Fire

The latest reports from the North Shore Fire Department.

The North Shore Fire Department responded to 104 calls for service, including 72 EMS calls and 32 fire and rescue calls , during the week of Dec. 12 through 18. Here are a few of the calls from Shorewood, Whitefish Bay, Fox Point and Bayside: Whitefish Bay: Fox Point: Bayside: Shorewood:

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NSFD Report: One-Year-Old Trapped When Grandma Locked Out

The latest reports from the North Shore Fire Department.

The North Shore Fire Department responded to a total of 100 calls for service, including 71 EMS calls, and 29 fire and rescue calls, from Nov. 7 to 13 throughout the North Shore. Here is a summary of the calls from Shorewood, Whitefish Bay, Fox Point and Bayside. Shorewood Whitefish Bay Fox Point Bayside

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NSFD Report: Too Much Powder After a Shower, False Alarms and More

The latest reports from the North Shore Fire Department.

The North Shore Fire Department responded to a total of 116 calls for service, 77 EMS calls, and 39 fire and rescue calls from Oct. 17 to 123 throughout the North Shore. Here is a summary of the calls from Fox Point, Bayside, Whitefish Bay and Shorewood. Fox Point Bayside Whitefish Bay Shorewood

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Fire Destroys We Are Wisconsin PAC Offices in La Crosse; Recall Efforts Subdued

We Are Wisconsin's La Crosse headquarters a 'total loss' after Saturday morning blaze.

Fire officials in La Crosse are continuing to investigate a Saturday blaze that destroyed the regional offices of We Are Wisconsin, a union political action committee (PAC) that has pumped millions of dollars into supporting Democratic candidates in the upcoming recall elections. The La Crosse Tribune reports that the cause of the fire, which started at about 9:30 a.m., remains unknown. Firefighters thought they had the blaze under control in the afternoon, however, that wasn't the case and it continued into the evening, the newspaper reported. We Are Wisconsin used the building at 432 Jay St. to oversee its efforts in the 32nd Senate District recall election, which will be held Aug. 9. Incumbent Republican state Sen. Dan Kapanke is being …

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Tass Kandle

6:00 pm on Monday, August 1, 2011

"This may be the straw that breaks the indecision of some voters." I hope so. Thing is I think there are only about 4% undecided voters at the last poll. Its truly polarized. At this point the people still willing to vote republicans the the most extreme right wing cultist who would still support the republicans no matter what. Walker could walk out on stage in front of nationwide live TV, eat a …   more ›

Photo Gallery: Safety Days at Bayshore Town Center

North Shore fire and police departments team up to focus on crime prevention and fire safety.

It's not every day that you can sit in a squad car or fire truck, shake hands with McGruff, the Crime Dog, or dress up like a firefighter. Those were just some of the events that took place at the 30th annual Safety Days at the Bayshore Town Center, where North Shore fire and police departments got their message out to the public about the importance of staying safe. The event gave families a chance to learn more about crime prevention, fire safety and what to do in an emergency - and to have a little fun while doing so.

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Fire Department Discourse

Remembering When Senior Fire and Fall Prevention Program

Helping older adults live safely at home for as long as possible.

The Remembering When Fire & Fall Prevention Program was developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to help older adults live safely at home for as long as possible. Presented by North Shore Fire Department Public Education Specialist Jill K. Glanz and North Shore Health Department Registered Nurse Ann Brandstrom, this program is centered around 16 key safety messages – eight fire prevention, and eight fall prevention. According to the NFPA, at age 65 and older, adults are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires or falls, compared to the population at large. Thirty percent of people age 65 and older are involved in falls each year, the leading cause of death from …

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Plans Slowly Move Forward for Consolidated Dispatch Center

Bayside is first North Shore community to support plans for joint police and fire communications.

Plans to create a consolidated dispatch operation for police and fire calls in seven North Shore communities took a step forward Thursday night - but the proposal is anything but a done deal. The Bayside Village Board voted unanimously to support a dispatch  system that would serve Bayside, Brown Deer, Fox Point, River Hills, Shorewood, Whitefish Bay and Glendale. The same seven communities are members of the North Shore Fire Department. Bayside is the first community to formally back the proposal; Brown Deer is expected to take up the issue on Monday. Fox Point, Bayside and River Hills already share dispatching services, as do Whitefish Bay, Shorewood and Glendale. Brown Deer does its own dispatching. A consolidated dispatch system could …

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