Tragic Mother's Day Fire Claims Four Lives in Milwaukee Apartment Building
A fire in a Milwaukee apartment building on Mother's Day resulted in four fatalities and numerous injuries, leaving 200 residents displaced.
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A devastating fire broke out in an 85-unit apartment building in Milwaukee on Mother's Day, killing four people and critically injuring at least four others. The blaze, which firefighters reported to be of a five-alarm status, led to significant evacuations and rescue operations, with about 30 people saved from the building. Built in 1968, the structure did not have a sprinkler system, a fact that Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski highlighted as a crucial factor in the tragedy. Approximately 200 residents were displaced by the incident, prompting support from emergency services and local organizations.
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The cause of the fire has not been officially determined yet, but it began in a common area and spread to multiple floors.
The building was constructed in 1968, before regulations requiring sprinkler systems were implemented. As a result, it was 'grandfathered in' and not required to install a sprinkler system.
The Red Cross is providing support for those displaced by the fire.
Approximately 30 people were rescued from the building, many through the use of ladders and firefighters crawling through smoke-filled areas.
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