Milwaukee’s Lincoln Avenue School fire; commission votes to demolish building
Commission votes to demolish Lincoln Avenue School
The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission voted to demolish Lincoln Avenue School after a fire tore through the building.
MILWAUKEE - Firefighters were called back to Lincoln Avenue School in Milwaukee after a fire ripped through it last week.
FOX6 got word from Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski that crews are there investigating a possible window frame smoldering.
It comes as the Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission voted to demolish the school.
The building is 109 years old.
June 30 fire
The backstory:
More than 100 firefighters responded to the five-alarm fire back on Tuesday, June 30.
Milwaukee fire officials say the building is a total loss after both the roof and floor collapsed.
Milwaukee Public Schools officials say the school didn't have sprinklers.
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Aftermath of fire that destroyed Lincoln Avenue School in Milwaukee
Commission meeting
What we know:
During the meeting, city leaders say the school's insurance policy is working on a claim to determine cause and cost.
The Department of Neighborhood Services says there's not a lot supporting the walls that still stand and there are hazardous materials left in the ruins.
"It definitely becomes a threat to the safety of the neighborhood. Especially the side going to the west, which is the alley side. If you think about it, this is around four stories that the lateral wall collapsed. It can also take the adjacent properties," said Jezamil Arroyo-Vega, DNS Commissioner.
Milwaukee school fire: Meetings for Lincoln Avenue families, staff
Following the fire at Lincoln Avenue School in Milwaukee, MPS is working with families and staff to figure out a plan for the upcoming school year.
Meetings for staff and families
What we know:
To ensure everyone's voices are heard as a plan is finalized for the upcoming year, MPS is holding virtual meetings for staff and families next week. The virtual links were already shared with families and staff.
- Lincoln Avenue School optional staff meeting: Wednesday, July 8 at 9 a.m.
- Lincoln Avenue School family meetings: Thursday, July 9, at 9:00 a.m. and 4 p.m. (Please choose a meeting — you do not need to attend both.)
People are also invited to attend the upcoming community-wide meetings. They will also be streamed.
In-Person with livestream: Monday, July 13, at 9 a.m.
- Rogers Street Academy Boys and Girls Club2404 W. Rogers Street, Milwaukee
- The link will be shared in a message this week.
In-Person with livestream: Tuesday, July 14, at 5:30 p.m
- Rogers Street Academy Boys and Girls Club2404 W. Rogers Street, Milwaukee
- The link will be shared in a message this week.
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Lincoln Avenue School fire in Milwaukee; no injuries reported
A fire gutted Lincoln Avenue School on Milwaukee's south side Tuesday, June 30, forcing crews out as flames spread through the roof and parts of the building collapsed.
MPS has also added a frequently asked questions (FAQs) page to the website to answer many of your immediate questions. MPS will continue to update it regularly.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). FOX6 previously reported on the fire.