Firefighters Rescue Woman from Sturtevant Apartment Blaze

Two deputies also hospitalized for smoke inhalation after responding to the multi-unit fire.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:22pm

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South Shore firefighters rescued a 64-year-old woman from an apartment fire in Sturtevant, Wisconsin on Wednesday night. Deputies first responded to the multi-unit building at 3050 86th Street around 10:47 p.m., with body camera footage showing them evacuating tenants from the smoke-filled building. As firefighters battled the flames, they heard a person screaming from the apartment believed to be the origin of the fire and rescued the woman, who was taken to a Milwaukee-area hospital. Two deputies who were forced out of the building due to heavy smoke also went to a local hospital for smoke inhalation treatment.

Why it matters

Apartment fires pose a serious threat to public safety, especially in multi-unit buildings where rapid evacuation is critical. This incident highlights the importance of first responders' quick action in rescuing vulnerable residents and the ongoing need for fire prevention and safety measures in residential communities.

The details

According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, deputies first responded to the apartment building fire around 10:47 p.m. on Wednesday. Body camera footage shows the deputies entering the smoke-filled building and yelling for tenants to evacuate. As firefighters battled the blaze, they heard a 64-year-old woman screaming from the apartment believed to be the source of the fire and were able to rescue her. The woman was transported to a Milwaukee-area hospital, while two deputies who were forced out of the building due to heavy smoke also went to a local hospital for smoke inhalation treatment.

  • Deputies responded to the multi-unit apartment building fire around 10:47 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
  • Firefighters rescued the 64-year-old woman from the apartment where the fire originated.

The players

South Shore Firefighters

The local fire department that responded to and battled the apartment blaze, ultimately rescuing a 64-year-old woman trapped inside.

Racine County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that first responded to the fire, with deputies entering the smoke-filled building to evacuate tenants.

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What’s next

The Racine County Fire Task Force and Sheriff's Criminal Investigations Bureau are continuing to investigate the cause of the apartment fire.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the critical role of first responders in protecting public safety during emergencies, as well as the ongoing need for fire prevention measures and emergency planning in multi-unit residential buildings to ensure the safety of all tenants.