A number of recent fires have left more than 80 people in our community without a home, and each fire had a common link: cigarettes.
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Help Snuff Out Smoking-Related Fires
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Mayor Rhodes-Conway's Statement in Support of First Responders During the COVID-19 Pandemic
postedYesterday’s fire on our City’s west side serves as a stark reminder that our first responders continue to place themselves in harm’s way in order to keep us safe throughout this pandemic.
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Madison Fire Department Suspends All Burn Permits Until Further Notice
postedThe City of Madison Fire Department is suspending all burn permits in the City of Madison, Town of Blooming Grove, and Village of Shorewood Hills effective immediately.
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Local 10-Year-Old Inspires Fire Department to Purchase New Pet Oxygen Masks
postedThe Madison Fire Department has acquired new oxygen masks specially designed for animals.
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Structure fire response
postedMadison Fire Department responded to a reported kitchen fire late this afternoon on Troy Dr. When Engine 10 arrived, they found an unoccupied condominium with heavy smoke visible. Using an aggressive interior attack, cre
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Madison Fire Makes Switch To PFAS-free Foam
postedThe Madison Fire Department has acquired and placed into service a brand of firefighting foam shown to be PFAS-free, according to manufacturer claims and an independent test of the product.
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Home Cooking Fires Most Likely To Occur On Thanksgiving
postedCooking-related home fires spike across the country during the holidays, with more than three times as many home cooking fires occurring on Thanksgiving Day as compared to a typical day of the year, according to
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Fire at Cowboy Jack's
postedThe cause of an early-morning structure fire at Cowboy Jack’s is currently under investigation.
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Home Fire Sprinklers Mean Greater Flexibility for Homeowners Under Proposed Ordinance
postedA proposed City ordinance to be introduced at the August 6, 2019, Common Council meeting would allow more flexibility for owners of single- and two-family homes which use the basement as a sleeping area.
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City Update on Power Outage from Mayor Rhodes-Conway’s Press Conference
postedWe are aware that the power outages have plagued MG&E and the City are not over. This report is to serve as a recap of the day at this point.
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Fire Hazard Bulletin: Dehumidifier Safety
postedOverview:
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Food Prep Technique To Blame For Several Recent Restaurant Fires
postedEarlier this spring, two separate fires damaged sushi restaurants in the City of Madison.