Arson investigation underway after fire damages care facility near 39th and Burleigh

Updated: 9:58 a.m. on Feb. 16, 2023

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are now investigating a fire that broke out near 39th and Burleigh Wednesday as arson. 

Authorities say a vacant residence was started on fire around 11:20 a.m. 

A care facility next door was damaged in the incident, leaving six people displaced.  

Milwaukee police are seeking unknown suspects.

Anyone with information is asked to contact MPD at 414-935-7360, or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.


Published: 4:25 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2023

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Six people are displaced following a fire near 39th and Burleigh Wednesday, Feb. 15.

According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, two homes were damaged when fire spread from one residence to another. 

Fire officials say one of the homes damaged is a care facility. Six adults were displaced from the facility and will be housed in another location. 

Two firefighters reported non-life-threatening injuries. 

The fire department says it is unclear where the fire originated.

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