Fire Incident with Roof Collapse and Firefighter Injury in Milwaukee County
Source: Milwaukee County Public Safety - South Suburbs
3600 E College Ave, Cudahy, WI 53110, USA
Summary: A significant fire broke out in a building in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, resulting in a roof collapse in the attic area. All responding companies were accounted for, and initial efforts managed to knock down most visible fire on the first and second floors. However, fire persisted in the attic, complicated by the collapsed roof. Firefighters withdrew from the building for safety, and water towers were deployed to attack the attic fire externally. One firefighter was injured and transported to a medical facility. The incident involved ongoing efforts to fully extinguish the fire and ensure the safety of all personnel.