Up in flames: Eight-unit apartment building damaged following fire

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Crews were called to the scene of an apartment building fire early Thursday morning, May 22nd.

According to officials, crews responded to the eight-unit complex near 19th and Capitol around 3:45 a.m.

Authorities say all occupants were able to safely exit the building -- and no injuries were reported.

Officials say the building sustained significant damage -- most of which was contained to the first floor.

The fire caused an estimated $100,000 in damage.

The cause of the fire is unknown and remains under investigation by the Milwaukee Fire Department and Milwaukee Police Department personnel.