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Tanker Rollover in Suamico, Wisconsin, October 23, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on October 25, 2015
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Friday (10/23/15) just before noon, a semi-tanker rolled over on the US 41 northbound off-ramp to Lineville Road in Suamico, Wisconsin. The tanker was carrying diesel fuel. Officials say it looks like the tanker was exiting from US 41 when it rolled over while trying to go through the roundabout at the top of the off ramp.

Photo Credit: Wayne Gauger / WGWI-PUBLICATIONS 

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firefighters at the scene where a tanker truck rolled over

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firefighters at the scene where a tanker truck rolled over

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fire truck in Wisconsin

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firefighters at the scene where a tanker truck rolled over

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firefighters at the scene where a tanker truck rolled over

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Fire at Smitty’s Salvage yard in Green Bay, WI – August 12, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on August 13, 2015
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The Green Bay Metro Fire Dept. says the fire at Smitty’s Salvage Yard, 2325 Main St., started outside and since spread to the building. The building that started on fire had tires in it. 30 fire departments from as far as Pulaski and Manitowoc County assisted at the scene. The fire was caused during the removal of a vehicle gas tank; gas leaking from the tank caught fire. This was an accidental fire.  One firefighter sustained minor injuries.

Photo Credit: WGWI-PUBLICATIONS Wayne Gauger

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firemen use elevated master stream at fire

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firemen use elevated master stream at fire

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firemen use elevated master stream at fire

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fire engine drafts from portable tank

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4-Alarm fire in Howard, WI – May

Posted by firescenesadmin on May 20, 2015
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Fire crews were called to Bay Auto, 1750 Velp Ave in Howard, WI on Tuesday 5/19.15. Howard Fire Chief Ed Janke said the fire was upgraded to a Working Still Alarm as fire was seen burning through the roof. Departments assisting were from Howard/Lawrence, Pulaski Tri County, Suamico, and Green Bay Metro. The fire was contained in an hour and damaged mostly auto parts and some tires complicated fighting the fire. No injuries were reported.

PHOTO CREDIT: Wayne Gauger WGWI-PUBLICATIONS

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firemen battle a fire in a corrugated steel building

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Pierce fire truck working at fire scene

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firemen battle a fire in a corrugated steel building

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fire department tower ladder at fire scene

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firemen battle a fire in a corrugated steel building

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firemen battle a fire in a corrugated steel building

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Massive Grass Fire in Green Bay, WI 4-12-15

Posted by firescenesadmin on April 13, 2015
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Sunday afternoon (4/12/15) the Green Bay Metro Fire Department (WI) was working to put out a large grass fire near the Ken Euers Nature Area in Brown County.

The fire was on the north end of Military Avenue and north of I-43 near the bay. The area is mostly a park and wildlife sanctuary with some industrial businesses. No homes were affected.

Anyone stopping on I-43 to watch the fire was subject to being cited by the Wisconsin State Patrol.

huge flames and heavy smoke from large grass fire

PHOTO BY: Wayne Gauger WGWI-PUBLICATIONS

huge flames and heavy smoke from large grass fire

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huge flames and heavy smoke from large grass fire

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huge flames and heavy smoke from large grass fire

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Fire at waste site in Clintonville, WI – March 21, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on March 23, 2015
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The Clintonville Fire Department was paged for a compost pile on fire at the Clintonville Area Waste Site (C.A.W.S) Saturday afternoon (3/21/15).

Flames and smoke were visible. Clintonville fire was able to extinguish the fire without assistance from any other fire department or the Department of Natural Resources. Two tenders (tankers), one engine,  one brush unit, and an equipment truck were on-scene. No injuries were reported. Units remained on the scene for just over and hour.

firemen extinguish compost pile fire in Wisconsin

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firemen extinguish compost pile fire in Wisconsin

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firemen extinguish compost pile fire in Wisconsin

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firemen extinguish compost pile fire in Wisconsin

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firemen extinguish compost pile fire in Wisconsin

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firemen extinguish compost pile fire in Wisconsin

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Photos By: Wayne Gauger WGWI-PUBLICATIONS

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Working fire in Manawa, WI – February 23, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on February 25, 2015
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Monday afternoon (2/23/15) the Manawa Fire Department (WI) was paged for a reported milk house on fire at N6534 County O Township, Little Wolf Cross Road County N. Manawa Fire Chief Rob Rosenau was notified that flames were visible from the milk house. He then called for a working Still Alarm.

Clintonville, Marion, and Bear Creek fire departments assisted. Manawa Ambulance was also called for standby.  Units were beginning to be released from the scene after an hour. No injuries were reported.

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milk house building fire

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milk house building fire

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milk house building fire

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milk house building fire

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fire truck at winter fire scene

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fire department water tender

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5 Alarm Barn Fire in Greenville, Wisconsin – February 5, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on February 6, 2015
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Frigid conditions added to the challenge for crews battling a barn fire Thursday morning (2/5/15) in Greenville, Wisconsin, Outagamie County. Crews battled billowing smoke from a barn fire at the Green Acres Organic Farm in the Town of Greenville.  Nearly two dozen water tanker from 15 different departments lined the rural road in each direction.  About 100 firefighters were on the scene.

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winter barn fire in frigid temperatures

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winter barn fire in frigid temperatures

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winter barn fire in frigid temperatures

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