The Brief
- Crews are working to clear the 5-alarm fire site near 32nd and Hampton.
- Active demolition and environmental abatement are expected to last two weeks.
- Hampton Avenue is scheduled to reopen Friday afternoon following fencing and street sweeping, while 32nd Street is expected to reopen Friday evening.
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Fire Department and Department of Neighborhood Services provided an update on Friday, May 22, on the demolition of the warehouse structure near 32nd and Hampton that was destroyed by fire on Wednesday.
Demolition underway
What we know:
In the wake of the 5-alarm fire, officials say their “primary focus remains public safety, environmental protection, and reopening the area as quickly and safely as possible.”
Crews have been actively working at the site since Thursday morning. They are operating in rotating shifts to maintain safe working conditions and reduce worker fatigue. …