BROWN DEER, Wis. — The American Red Cross has opened a shelter for the Brown Deer families displaced by an apartment fire Friday night.
The Red Cross said approximately 35 people have been displaced by the fire at 8330 N. 46th St.
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Firefighters found the fire in the first-floor hallway of the 48-unit apartment complex. With the assistance of the Brown Deer Police Department, fire crews were able to quickly evacuate the building.
The fire was brought under control in about 40 minutes.
Now, the Red Cross has opened a shelter a Brown Deer Elementary School, 5757 W Dean Road. Anyone displaced by the fire is welcome at the shelter, as they are providing food, a place to stay, ad other essentials.
A shelter is opened at Brown Deer Elementary School, 5757 W. Dean Road. Anyone displaced by the fire in Brown Deer is welcome to join us for a comfortable place to stay, food and other essentials. If you need assistance, please call 1-800- RED CROSS pic.twitter.com/Ewv40PUv1t
— American Red Cross of Wisconsin (@RedCrossWIS) January 14, 2023