4 Wis. FFs Injured in Apt. Building Fire

Aug. 31, 2010
MILWAUKEE -- Four Milwaukee firefighters were injured while battling a fire at an apartment building at 95th Street and Brown Deer Road early Monday afternoon. 95th and Brown Deer Road - The fire started in the middle of the building, according to the Milwaukee Fire Department. Extra units were called, and the fire was raised to a second alarm because officials wanted to make sure the flames didn't spread to other apartments, the Fire Department said.

MILWAUKEE --

Four Milwaukee firefighters were injured while battling a fire at an apartment building at 95th Street and Brown Deer Road early Monday afternoon.

95th and Brown Deer Road - The fire started in the middle of the building, according to the Milwaukee Fire Department.

Extra units were called, and the fire was raised to a second alarm because officials wanted to make sure the flames didn't spread to other apartments, the Fire Department said.

Three of the firefighters were treated for minor burns, and one had a rapid pulse rate. No one else was hurt.

One apartment was a total loss. Another received minor damage.

The two-story building has eight units.

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