A man and child are dead after a house fire near 39th and Silver Spring Wednesday in Milwaukee.
A 60-year-old man and 4-year-old child were found inside of the home by firefighters without a pulse and were taken to the hospital.
A woman and infant were able to escape the fire. They were transported to the hospital as a precaution.
MCMEO responding to fatal fire scene in the 5500 block of N. 39. One adult male fatality. Autopsy scheduled for tomorrow – @MilwaukeePolice investigating.
— Medical Examiner (@mkemedexamine) March 13, 2019
The death of a four year old male from the fire in the 5500 block of N. 39 Street has been reported to us by @MilwaukeePolice . Child was pronounced dead at @childhealthwi. Autopsy scheduled for tomorrow. No further information to be released.
— Medical Examiner (@mkemedexamine) March 13, 2019