Early this morning, residents of a Milwaukee neighborhood were stirred awake by the alarming presence of smoke and fire enveloping a home near 33rd and State. According to FOX6 News, the Milwaukee Fire Department received a call at 2:37 a.m., directing them to a house where smoke was reportedly billowing from the attic.
By the time firefighters arrived, they found an active blaze in the attic of the 2.5-story home, however, the five people who lived there had already made their escape, and the speed and intensity of the fire's destruction was met by the swift response of the firefighters, who managed to get the situation under control within about 30 minutes of their arrival, this was cited by WISN. The American Red Cross is now stepping in to assist those displaced by the fire, ensuring they have necessities and support in the immediate aftermath.
The cause of the fire remains unclear, but the Milwaukee Police Department and the Fire Investigative Unit are conducting a thorough investigation to unearth what may have triggered this event. Per CBS58, firefighters laid lines into the structure to battle the flames, while simultaneously checking for any individuals who might have been trapped and ensuring the utilities were safely controlled. By 3:08 a.m., the fire was confirmed to be under control.
