
From the South Milwaukee Fire Department …
At approximately 1PM this afternoon, SMFD responded to a report of a car on fire inside a garage in the 700 Blk. of Clark Avenue. While en route, a dark column of smoke could be seen in the area of the reported location and the response was upgraded to a Full Assignment, bringing in assistance from our neighboring departments.
Upon arrival, a fully involved detached garage was found with a neighboring garage and house being exposed to the high heat. Crews attacked the fire, knocking it down quickly. WE Energies – Electric was requested to the scene to assess damaged wires above the garage.
No injuries were reported and the fire is currently under investigation.