Milwaukee duplex fire; 86th and Melvina, Red Cross assisting 9 people

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.