DNR warns of very high fire danger in western Wisconsin
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says nearly all counties in western Wisconsin are at very high fire danger risk and asks…
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Sound the Alarm event hopes to keep people, homes in La Crosse area safe
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Free resources to prepare and protect your family in the event of a home fire will be available in La Crosse. The Red Cross will…
'Sound the Alarm' will bring fire safety education to La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - An upcoming day of home fire safety will help people in La Crosse stay safe. On May 8th, the La…
High winds lead to burning restrictions across much of Wisconsin
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Much of Wisconsin including all of our area in the state has a high fire danger. In the city of La…
Local fire departments ask for community to adopt a hydrant
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - You can help fire departments save homes and possibly lives. Local fire departments are asking people to 'adopt a hydrant'. The…
How fire preparation saved a Holmen family
Fires are common in the winter months, but they can happen at any time. A Holmen woman lost her home in a recent fire.
Holiday trees, decorations can create fire dangers
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Holiday trees and lights are popping up in homes throughout the 7 Rivers Region. While the decorations might get you in the holiday spirit,…
La Crosse Fire Department kicks off Fire Prevention Week with demonstration
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — We all know the basics.. stop, drop and roll, but there are a different set of rules when it comes…
Home security video from Joplin Missouri reminder smoke alarms save lives
Home fires claim seven lives every day but having working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death by half according to the American Red Cross.
Local fire department uses social media to educate the community
Monday marks the first day of National Community Risk Reduction Week
