Two people resuscitated, taken to hospital following house fire near S. 5th Place and Arthur Avenue

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say two people needed to be revived at the scene of a house fire that took place near S. 5th Place and Arthur Avenue Friday evening, April 29th.

According to police, the call to officials came in shortly before 7:00 p.m.

Police say the two people were found inside the home overcome by smoke. Both victims, pulseless and not breathing, needed to be revived at the scene and then transported to local hospitals.



Police say the fire is believed to have started on the second floor of the home.

The cause of the fire is now under investigation.

No other details have been released at this time.

Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.