Milwaukee duplex fire; 86th and Melvina, Red Cross assisting 9 people
MILWAUKEE - The Red Cross is helping nine people following a duplex fire in Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 15. It happened near 86th and Melvina around 11:20 p.m.
When the Milwaukee Fire Department arrived on the scene, they found fire on the first floor of a two-story duplex. The fire was brought under control approximately 10 minutes after arrival.
No injuries were reported.
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Due to major damage to the building, the Red Cross was requested to assist five adults and four children.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.