Milwaukee fire near 52nd and Locust, home uninhabitable
Fire scene near 52nd and Locust
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to a "serious fire" on the city's north side Friday night, Nov. 14.
What we know:
It happened near 52nd and Locust. The first engine arrived to find a two-and-a-half-story home on fire with flames that threatened a house next door.
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An elderly resident was safe and accounted for outside the home, and MFD said additional searches proved all clear – including for pets. No injuries were reported. The home was "heavily damaged" and is uninhabitable.
What we don't know:
The MFD Fire Investigation Unit is looking into the cause and origin of the fire.
The Source: FOX6 News was at the scene and received information from the Milwaukee Fire Department.