Milwaukee house fire near 38th and Vliet, no injuries reported

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Structure fire near 38th and Vliet in Milwaukee

The back of a house in Milwaukee was damaged by fire on Monday, June 1. Firefighters extinguished the fire.

A fire caused significant damage to a house in Milwaukee on Monday, June 1.

Fire details

What we know:

According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, just before 1 p.m. multiple calls came in for a fire at a house near 38th and Vliet.

When crews arrived, they encountered a heavy fire at the back of the building that then traveled upwards.

Crews were able to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading to the nearby homes.

Scene near 38th and Vliet (front)

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Everyone who was in the house was able to get out, and no injuries were reported.

Currently, the house is now uninhabitable. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Source: The Milwaukee Fire Department provided FOX6 with the initial information in an interview at the scene.

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