Milwaukee fire officials respond to apartment fire on N. Beale St.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fire crews responded to the scene of an apartment fire in a 16-unit complex on N. Beale St. early Tuesday morning, February 26th.

According to officials, the fire broke out around 1:44 a.m. in the kitchen of apartment 8.

Officials say the occupant of the apartment attempted to extinguish the fire with water and sustained second-degree burns. The occupant was transported to St. Mary's.

Authorities say the kitchen cabinets and stove sustained damaged as the result of the fire. Officials estimate the damage at $9,800.



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