Fire officials: Neighbors rescue woman from burning home in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- A woman is hurt in a house fire near 26th and Locust in Milwaukee on Friday, March 4th.

The fire broke out just before noon. It appears neighbors had to run into the home -- and rescued her before firefighters arrived on the scene.

The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of burns. Fire officials say she was stable and alert.

Fire crews found heavy fire on the first floor of the home. It spread to the second floor.

House fire at 26th and Locust, Milwaukee