House fire that seriously injured woman near 8th and Cherry being investigated as arson

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Feb 14, 2020 10:36 AM CDT | Updated: Feb 14, 2020 1:52 PM CDT

NOW: House fire that seriously injured woman near 8th and Cherry being investigated as arson

Updated: 1:52 p.m. on Feb. 14, 2020

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police arrested a 26-year-old man in connection to an arson investigation near 8th and Cherry.

Police say criminal charges will be presented to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office in the coming days.

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Published: 10:36 a.m. on Feb. 14, 2020

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fire that occurred near 8th and Cherry as arson. The blaze left a 23-year-old woman with life-threatening injuries.

Milwaukee police are seeking a known suspect.

Anyone with information about this fire is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 and or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.