Milwaukee Home Fire Causes Roof Damage; No One Hurt
I want to start with the part that matters most: everyone inside the home made it out safely. When I first saw reports of a fire on Milwaukee’s South Side, near 15th and Scott, the first thing I checked was whether anyone was hurt. Thankfully, the fire crews confirmed there were zero injuries.
The fire started in the attic and moved quickly toward the roof — which isn’t unusual with older South Side homes. But what stood out to me is how fast the Milwaukee Fire Department got things under control. They contained the flames in under an hour, and that single detail probably prevented this from becoming a much bigger loss for the family living there.
If you live in the area, you’ve probably seen how tightly packed these neighborhoods are. A fire like this can spread in minutes. So when I hear that only the roof took damage and no nearby homes were affected, it’s a reminder of how important quick response times really are…