PHOTOS: Milwaukee firefighters responded to a large commercial fire Wednesday night, Jan. 21, at a U-Haul Moving & Storage facility in Walker’s Point. Milwaukee Fire Department Assistant Chief of Operations Schuyler Belott said the call came in shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday to the U-Haul Moving & Storage facility near Barclay and Orchard.

A FOX6 News crew on scene observed firefighters working to contain and extinguish the fire. Heavy flames could be seen coming from the building. According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, cold temperatures and wind made the fire attack more challenging. In addition, many void-spaces within the buildings made it difficult to find hidden fires.

MFD companies remained on the scene Thursday extinguishing spot fires. Fire officials said the size of the building and the intensity of the fire prompted a significant response early on. A total of 37 first responder units were dispatched to the scene. Belott reported no injuries and said the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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VIDEO: As America approaches its 250th birthday celebration, the Prattville Fire Department has found a creative way to turn trash into patriotic treasure.

An American flag made from old fire hoses hangs in the fire department as a symbol of gratitude and love of country. Instead of scrapping the decommissioned hoses, they decided to turn them into an art piece for what they call their home away from home.

“Just to walk in- it just give you a sense of pride in something that you say hey I did that 8 to 10 years ago,” said one firefighter. Captain Michael Weigel of the Prattville Fire Department said the idea began in 2015. “We decided we could make these unique wall art for our home and then at the same time be able to express our patriotism,” Weigel said.

Each flag is unique, carefully cut to a particular size and painted by hand. The most detailed work involves the stars. “Probably the most tedious part of this was each one of the stars- we use a stencil to do the stars…” Weigel said, “but each star in the end process is completely hand done.”

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VIDEO: Firefighters are getting ready for something that could save lives in a different way. Across Pennsylvania, first responders are taking part in Autism Awareness for First Responders, a training created by Orwigsburg Fire Department Captain Zach Kirsch.

“We’re doing Autism Awareness for First Responders,” Kirsch said. “It’s a program I wrote with the help of some others last year. It debuted last September, and it really took off.” The idea behind the training is deeply personal. “My son’s autistic,” Kirsch said. “I saw a need for it in the community. A need for responders to learn about the autism spectrum disorder, to make sure people are safe during emergencies and to spread awareness.”

Research shows emergency calls, with loud sirens, flashing lights, and sudden physical contact, can be overwhelming for people on the autism spectrum and their families. “You’ve got to slow down when you respond,” he said. “Find the caretaker. Know how to talk, rather than a run-and-gun method.”

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VIDEO: A garbage load in a sanitation truck caught fire this morning in downtown Walla Walla, leading to a quick response from the driver who safely dumped the load in a nearby parking lot, according to the City of Walla Walla Government’s Facebook page. The incident has prompted a reminder to residents to be cautious about what they place in their garbage containers. Specifically, the city advises against disposing of batteries, fluorescent lights and chemicals in regular trash.

The City of Walla Walla stresses that these items should be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, where they can be disposed of for free. Batteries, especially lithium-ion ones found in items like cell phones and power tools, are a common cause of fires. Nationwide, about 5,000 battery-related fires occur annually at waste facilities, according to the City of Walla Walla.

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Grant County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a vehicle collision and fire that left a woman seriously injured Sunday evening in unincorporated Soap Lake. According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, first responders were dispatched around 7 p.m. to the 1000 block of Thomas Drive Northeast after receiving reports of a vehicle fire with a person trapped inside. Deputies said the vehicle had collided with a utility pole before catching fire.

The woman suffered minor burn injuries and was transported by air ambulance to a regional hospital for treatment. Her condition has not been released. Authorities emphasized that the information released so far is early and verified but remains incomplete and subject to change as the investigation continues. Additional details will be shared when they become available. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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