MILWAUKEE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Fire Department says a child is dead and a woman severely hurt after being rescued from an apartment complex on Monday, July 14.

MFD says they responded to the fire at 31st and Wells at around 11:00 a.m. 

Upon arrival, crews found flames from the front of the first floor. 

Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski said they had difficulties getting into the building, but when they did, they found the two suffering from smoke inhalation.

Crews transported the child to Children's Hospital. The woman, believed to be the child's mother, was taken to Ascension Columbia St. Mary's along North Ave.

Chief Lipski said both victims are currently in grave condition. He also pointed out that the building had no sprinklers but had working smoke alarms. 

Officials do not believe the building is a total loss.