Officials respond to house fire near 21st & Atkinson

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fire officials responded to the scene of house fire near N. 21st and W. Atkinson Avenue Thursday morning, March 28th.

According to officials, the fire broke out on the first floor of the home and displaced ten people. Five dogs were also removed from the residence.

Officials say one person was trapped on a rear porch and had to be extricated by a ladder.

Authorities say the fire caused approximately $68,000 in damage to the home.

No injuries were sustained as a result of the fire.

At this time, the cause of the fire is unknown and remains under investigation.