Firefighters battle two accidental fires Saturday; one left man in critical condition

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire Department officials say firefighters on Saturday, June 14th were on the scene of two fires that are believed to be accidental.

The first fire broke out at a 68-unit apartment building in the 3200 block of N. 37th Street.

It happened shortly before 2:00 p.m.

Fire officials say the fire began in a single unit, and is believed to be accidental.

No one was injured.



The second fire occurred around 6:00 p.m.

Fire officials say a 62-year-old man was cutting metal with an electric grinder when sparks from the grinder ignited his shirt -- causing extensive burns to his body.

He was taken to the hospital -- where he is listed in critical condition.

This fire occurred in the 3700 block of N. 27th Street.