The home of a fatal house fire in the 3100 block of North Meade Street in Appleton, February 23, 2026. PC: Fox 11 Online
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A former Appleton police lieutenant died in a house fire.
Ronnie C. McIntire, 86, passed away at the hospital after he was removed from his North Meade Street home during a fire on Feb. 18.
The investigation revealed that McIntire made the 911 call reporting a fire in the kitchen area. When firefighters arrived, they saw smoke coming from the roof and search and rescue efforts began. McIntire was removed from the home, was treated on scene, and was transferred to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Police wrote:
Ronnie holds a special place in the heart of the Appleton Police Department. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, he served 36 years as an Appleton Police officer, retiring in 1999 as a Lieutenant. After retirement, he continued to serve the community as a school crossing guard up until his passing. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ronnie McIntire during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with them as we continue to investigate the cause of this tragic incident.
A cause has not yet been determined but officials say properly working smoke alarms were not sounding.
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