UPDATE 5:10 p.m. 02/08/23 – The Milwaukee Fire Department has confirmed a 62-year-old woman died in the fire. She died of injuries and smoke inhalation despite resuscitation efforts.
Two other residents whom fire officials located very near to the source of the fire were hospitalized. One of them remains in critical condition.
First responders arrived on the scene at the Layton Garden Apartments senior living complex near 22nd and Layton at 6:51 a.m. on Thursday. They found heavy fire and smoke coming from a third-floor apartment extending into the roof line.
The remaining residents were evacuated successfully. The Red Cross is assisting almost 40 displaced residents.
Smoke alarms were working thorughout the building. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
MILWAUKEE — One person has been confirmed dead in a fire at a senior apartment complex on Milwaukee’s south side this morning.
Our partners at TMJ4 News report an unidentified person has been killed, while two others have been transported to a nearby hospital. Their status is unconfirmed at this hour. Two others were being treated for injuries on the scene as of 8:20am.
The Milwaukee Fire Department still is investigating the cause of the fire.
This is a breaking news story; more information will be provided as it becomes available.
