Kenosha Police Department, Fire Department Investigate Fatal Fire From Yesterday - Second Fire At This Home In Three Years

Kenosha Police Department, Fire Department Investigate Fatal Fire From Yesterday – Second Fire At This Home In Three Years

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Home In The 7900 Block of 39th Ave Today
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

The Kenosha Police and Fire Departments are investigating a fatal fire from yesterday. At about 3:37 p.m. yesterday, Kenosha Fire and Police were summoned to the 7900 block of 39th ave for a report of a structure fire. The Kenosha Fire Department arrived and noticed smoke coming from the ranch.

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A deceased male was later discovered in the basement. Flight for life was called, but later canceled. The Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to retrieve the man’s remains. There was a fire at this home in February of 2021, and a man sustained injuries, but survived.

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Lt. Josh Hecker – Spokesperson, Kenosha Police Department
(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

According to Lieutenant Josh Hecker, the fire, although doesn’t appear suspicious, is still being actively investigated by KPD and PFD. Kenosha Police is not releasing the name of the decedent. KCE is also withholding release of the name until a later time.

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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Anonymous says:

December 9, 2024 at 1:38 PM

Is this the house that always had the weird signs?

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  December 9, 2024 at 2:11 PM
  
  Yes
  
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2. ! says:
  
  December 9, 2024 at 2:44 PM
  
  Could you describe these weird signs, Sir?
  
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  1. Anonymous says:
    
    December 9, 2024 at 4:29 PM
    
    no, IYKYK
    
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  2. Anonymous says:
    
    December 10, 2024 at 3:26 AM
    
    There would just always be weird ass signs and shit….look at the one on the back of the van that likely said “fuck off dog” at one point.
    
    I drove right there when there was only 1 fire truck there at first. It didn’t really look that bad, certainly didn’t imagine someone had died.
    
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3. Anonymous says:
  
  December 9, 2024 at 4:37 PM
  
  Biden/Harris, or Carli? :p
  
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Anonymous says:

December 9, 2024 at 3:19 PM

Does anyone see the jug of whatever sitting on the truck bumper? What is it ? Could it be evidence ? Did Kpd leave it there as a sign of what was used ?

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  December 9, 2024 at 8:29 PM
  
  Weed killer
  
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2. Anonymous says:
  
  December 10, 2024 at 9:07 PM
  
  You are a dip shit!
  
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  1. Anonymous says:
    
    December 12, 2024 at 8:11 PM
    
    You are
    
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Anonymous says:

December 9, 2024 at 4:36 PM

It must be a very long house, the article says its on both 39th and 49th Avenue. 😉
Got yer back, Kevin 🙂

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Scott L Durkin says:

December 13, 2024 at 4:56 AM

His name is George.. he was eccentric to say the least.. I used to live there years back. Sad he died that way.. he lived in the basement I rented the upstairs from he was harmless nice man just a little eccentric. rest in peace ,George

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