Apartment fire on Milwaukee's north side, man taken to hospital

Firefighters on Monday morning, July 12 responded to the scene of an apartment fire near 38th and Good Hope Road in Milwaukee. The call came in around 4:50 a.m.

The fire started on the second floor and was contained quickly. 

One man was injured and taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. He is in serious condition.  

Four units were evacuated. Officials say by the end of the week people should be able to go back into their units. Volunteers from the American Red Cross are helping approximately 11 people – including five children. 

Fire near 38th and Good Hope Road in Milwaukee

The cause is under investigation. 

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