MFD called out to fire at home near 39th & Villard; firefighter suffers minor injury

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters were called out to the scene of a house fire near 39th and Villard on Christmas Eve -- Thursday, December 24th.

A fire broke out in a two-story, bungalow-style home.

No one was found inside the home during a search by firefighters. We're told those who live in the home are out of town at this time. Red Cross officials were working to make contact with them.

One firefighter suffered a minor injury while fighting this fire. That firefighter was being evaluated at the scene.

Fire was found on multiple levels of the home. Additionally, we're there was a floor collapse associated with this fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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