Fire News
City of Wheeling Issues Reminder on Illegal Fireworks
Published on June 27, 2023
With the Independence Day holiday weekend less than a week away, the city of Wheeling’s fire and police departments are reminding residents and visit…
Weekend Apartment Fire Investigation
Published on June 12, 2023
The Wheeling Fire Department is investigating a fatal fire that occurred this past weekend in an apartment complex.Around 9:30 p.m., Saturday, firefi…
WFD Responds to Monday Evening Fire in Edgewood/Woodsdale
Published on May 15, 2023
Just after 8 p.m. Monday, WFD was called to a residential structure fire at the corner of Birch Ave & South Park Street in the Edgewood/Woodsda…
North Wheeling Fire Information
Published on April 04, 2023
Just before 2:10 p.m., Tuesday, Wheeling Firefighters were called to 400 Kenney Street in North Wheeling for a house fire. When crews arrived on scen…
WFD Announce Fire Hydrant Inspection Dates
Published on April 03, 2023
Beginning Monday, April 10, the Wheeling Fire Department will begin inspecting all fire hydrants over the next 30 days throughout all city neighborho…
Elm Grove Overnight Fire Information
Published on March 24, 2023
Wheeling Firefighters overnight responded to a house fire in the Elm Grove area of the city. Around 3:15 a.m., firefighters were called to Overbrook …
WFD Investigating Apartment Fire
Published on February 08, 2023
The Wheeling Fire Department responded to an apartment fire late Tuesday evening in downtown. Firefighters were dispatched to the Booker T. Washingto…
WFD Investigating Early Morning Fatal House Fire in Center Wheeling
Published on January 18, 2023
The Wheeling Fire Department is investigating a house fire that resulted in a fatality in Center Wheeling early Wednesday morning.
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Wheeling Fire Department Releases 2022 Statistics
Published on January 11, 2023
The Wheeling Fire Department released its yearly statistics today and noted the department hit another historical milestone in 2022, making it the …
WFD Investigating Overnight Fire
Published on December 07, 2022
The Wheeling Fire Department is investigating an overnight fire in the Pleasanton area of the city. Around 1:25 a.m., Wednesday, firefighters were di…
