45th and Fiebrantz house fire sparked by electrical issue

House fire near 45th and Fiebrantz, Milwaukee

Milwaukee firefighters say an electrical issue sparked a fire in a two-story home near 45th and Fiebrantz on Wednesday, Sept. 29.

Firefighters were dispatched to the home shortly after noon Wednesday – after the residents smelled smoke and called 911.

No residents or firefighters were injured.

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A damage estimate as a result of the fire has not been reached as of yet. 

House fire near 45th and Fiebrantz, Milwaukee

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