Fire News
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…
Wheeling Fire Reminds Public of Holiday Fire Dangers
Published on December 01, 2022
With the arrival of the holiday season, the Wheeling Fire Department wants to remind the public of several key safety factors to keep themselves safe…
Apartment Damaged in Overnight Fire
Published on November 17, 2022
The Wheeling Fire Department is investigating a fire that occurred in the Woodsdale neighborhood of the city early Thursday morning.Around 12:10 a.m.…
Wheeling Fire Department Introduces First Ever Canine to the Force
Published on November 09, 2022
The Wheeling Fire Department announced a new method when investigating fires today by introducing the newest member of its team – Indy, the departmen…
No Injuries in Overnight House Fire
Published on October 09, 2022
The Wheeling Fire Department responded to a house fire early Sunday morning in the Elm Grove section of Wheeling. Firefighters were dispatched to 243…
Wheeling Fire Department to Mark Centennial Anniversary of ‘National Fire Prevention Week’
Published on October 05, 2022
The Wheeling Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)—to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention…
Jacob Street Fire Investigation Update
Published on August 25, 2022
The Wheeling Fire Department’s Bureau of Fire Investigations stated today the cause of the Saturday, Aug. 13 East Wheeling fire will remain u…
