Milwaukee fire, 19th and Burnham, 4 homes damaged

MILWAUKEE - Four Milwaukee homes were damaged (three destroyed) in a three-alarm fire near 19th and Burnham on the city's south side Wednesday, April 12.  

Milwaukee fire officials said Wednesday evening that there were no injuries but said two people were unaccounted for. It's believed they weren't home at the time of the fire.  

Wind drove flames between the houses, and a gas leak at one of the houses helped fuel the fire, officials said.

Multi-alarm fire near 19th and Burnham, Milwaukee

Firefighters were warned earlier in the day about the risks associated with the wind. 

"Certainly, the wind was a factor, but I would tell you that these men and women of the fire department and our shared services did a great job under the stress here to get a lot of water on these fires quickly," said Tom Sells, MFD battalion chief.

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Sells said firefighters would remain on scene overnight to watch for hot spots.

Multi-alarm fire near 19th and Burnham, Milwaukee

Multi-alarm fire near 19th and Burnham, Milwaukee

The American Red Cross of Wisconsin was called to assist anyone in need of help from the fire: 1-800-236-8680.