Two WI Firefighters Injured in Fire that Heavily Damaged Home

Nov. 26, 2021
A Thanksgiving Day fire in Milwaukee left one family homeless and two firefighters with injuries, including one who was transported to the burn center.

Two Milwaukee firefighters were injured at a residential fire that started in the basement and made its way to the attic on Thanksgiving morning. 

One firefighter suffered second degree burns and was taken to the hospital for treatment at a local hospital, Fox 6 reports. The second firefighter fell down some stairs.

The two-alarm fire caused extensive damage to the structure.

A family that occupied the second floor was able to escape without injury and is being assisted by the Red Cross. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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