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Madison Fire Department
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CURRENT NEWS RELEASES (90 day retention):

Lori Wirth (608) 266-5947

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 Bernadette Galvez      (608) 261-9844
Eric Dahl (608) 261-9845
Posted on Jun 7, 2013:
Sprinkler Extinguishes Fire at Coventry Village Retirement Community
Sprinkler Extinguishes Fire at Coventry Village Retirement Community A single sprinkler head extinguished a fire at Coventry Village Retirement …
Posted on May 30, 2013:
Car Fire in Parking Ramp Extinguished
City of Madison firefighters responded to a very smoky car fire at the Lake Street Parking Ramp tonight. A full structure fire response (3 engines, …
Posted on May 30, 2013:
Safety Saturday Scheduled for June 8
Safety Saturday is returning to the Capitol Square on June 8 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Each year, Safety Saturday provides an opportunity to …
Posted on May 29, 2013:
Paramedic Bike Unit Debuting at Ride The Drive
The Madison Fire Department will debut its EMS Bike Unit at Madison's Ride The Drive event on June 2nd. Paramedics riding with the unit will be in …
Posted on May 22, 2013:
Madison Firefighters Make Quick Work of Extinguishing Restaurant Fire
A new restaurant just days away from opening was the scene of a fire on the west side of Madison this evening. City of Madison firefighters …
Posted on May 21, 2013:
Broken Water Pipe Floods Apartment Building; 44 Displaced
City of Madison firefighters responded to 2802 Dryden Drive this evening at 4:30 p.m. after a report of a broken water pipe in the building. Engine …
Posted on May 17, 2013:
Propane Grill In Basement Causes High Readings of Carbon Monoxide
Propane Grill In Basement Causes High Readings of Carbon Monoxide Engine 10 crew responded to a Carbon Monoxide call at Kennedy …
Posted on May 17, 2013:
Detached Garage Catches Fire, House Not Damaged
City of Madison Firefighters were called to 1010 South Thompson Drive at 6:21 pm for a garage fire. When firefighters arrived, crews noticed light …
Posted on May 17, 2013:
Lightning Strike Causes $10,000 in Damage
No one was injured at Brownlofts Apartment construction site when lightning struck shortly after 8:00 am on Friday, May 17th. When City of Madison …
Posted on Apr 14, 2013:
House Fire Quickly Extinguished
Fire caused approximately $15,000 damage to a home located at 218 N. Marquette Street late Sunday night. One person was home at the time of the …
Posted on Apr 12, 2013:
Three People Lucky to Escape Fire Without Injury
Three adults escaped an early morning fire without injuries on Madison's west side today. The owner woke up and noticed smoke in the home. He was …
Posted on Apr 8, 2013:
Unattended Grease on Stove Cause of Fire on Raymond Road
City of Madison Fire Investigators has determined that unattended grease left on the stove was the cause of Sunday's fire. The fire leaves two …
Posted on Apr 8, 2013:
Kitchen Fire Displaces 2 Families In Duplex
Kitchen Fire Displaces 2 Families In Duplex Two families are displaced from their duplex after a fire started in the kitchen area. The …
Posted on Apr 4, 2013:
Firefighters Rescue Three Children From Roof As Duplex Catches Fire
City of Madison Firefighters saved three children from the roof of their burning home on Wednesday evening. Firefighters were called to 914 …
Posted on Mar 31, 2013:
Rescuers Assist Fishermen Who Fell Through Ice
The Middleton Fire Department and the City of Madison Lake Rescue Team responded this morning to assist two ice fishermen whose ATV broke through …
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