Police: Unattended cigarette sparked fire that displaced 8 at apartment near 47th and Oklahoma

MILWAUKEE -- Eight people were displaced by a fire at a Milwaukee apartment building believed to have been sparked by a cigarette.

It happened near 47th and Oklahoma shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16.

Police said an occupant of a four-unit apartment building left a cigarette burning on a dresser.

One person suffered possible first degree burns, and smoke inhalation. Two others got out safely.

Eight people were displaced. Police noted every unit had working smoke detectors.

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