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South Milwaukee Heritage Days fire, electrical issue

By FOX6 News Digital Team
Published  July 29, 2023 9:09pm CDT
South Milwaukee
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South Milwaukee Heritage Days fire

The South Milwaukee Fire Department responded to an electrical fire at South Milwaukee Heritage Days Lionsfest on Saturday, July 29.

SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wis. - A fire broke out at Lionsfest in South Milwaukee Saturday, July 29.

The South Milwaukee Fire Department said an issue with electrical lines on the ground sparked the fire.

An attendee told FOX6 News the fire stemmed from a generator for rides at the festival, which is part of South Milwaukee Heritage Days. The specific cause remains under investigation.

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Fire officials said no injuries were reported. 

The festival remained open after the situation was deemed safe.