MILWAUKEE — At least 7 people are now without a place to live after a fire ripped through a Milwaukee home early Friday morning. A woman who lived in one of the homes says they were watching TV when the fire started.
Investigators say they got the call just after 5 a.m. for a rapidly developing fire that began to spread to a nearby home. When firefighters arrived, additional crews were called because of the heat and concerns of people who may have been trapped inside. But, crews said everyone was able to get out safely including the next-door neighbor and four cats.
"At that point, we did not know if anybody was home or accounted for. There was reports that people were screaming upon arrival. They started going on what we call a transitional attack on the main fire building start putting water on right away," said Battalion Chief Nickolas Trost.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation but officials say because of the heavy smoke and water damage, both houses are unlivable. The Red Cross is working with those affected to try to find them temporary housing.
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