Woman arrested for fatal Friday night arson fire

Milwaukee Police have arrested a 39-year-old Milwaukee woman in connection with Friday night's arson house fire that killed 72-year-old Willie Greer in the 1200 block of W. Wright Street.

This case will be presented to the DA's Office for charges in the coming days.

The fire was intentionally set around 7:30 PM Friday evening. On Saturday, CBS 58 spoke to a woman who took video of the suspect setting the house on fire.

A firefighter was injured while fighting the fire after he was struck in the head by an object and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

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