A Milwaukee firefighter sustained injuries during a house fire in the Sherman Park neighborhood, after a section of the roof collapsed amidst their efforts to extinguish the blaze. The incident occurred near 38th Street and Wright Street, as reported by WISN. Following the collapse, fellow firefighters were seen assisting the injured member out of the home’s attic before they were taken to a hospital via ambulance.
The fire, which took place early on Friday, Sept. 19, caused the roof of a vacant building to give way, trapping one firefighter, as per information obtained by CBS 58. Despite the high-risk nature of their work, the Milwaukee Fire Department confirmed that the firefighter’s injuries were not life-threatening, and they are expected to make a full recovery. The flames, which were visible to onlookers as the crews worked, prompted an order for firefighters to withdraw before the structural failure.
Authorities have stated that the property was unoccupied at the time of the incident, which allowed for a concentrated focus on controlling the fire and ensuring the safety of the response team. The firefighter who was harmed during the roof’s collapse was subsequently released from the hospital after receiving treatment, as noted in a report by TMJ4…