KENOSHA, Wis. — According to Kenosha Police, officers responded to a call for a 16-unit apartment building on fire near 89th and 39th avenues in Kenosha around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
All residents were evacuated and no injuries have been reported. Kenosha police say the building is a total loss.
The American Red Cross is helping 21 people overall with housing needs.
According to the Kenosha Fire Department, the fire started after a cigarette wasn't disposed of properly.
Date/Time: 08/26/23 @ 1635
Location: 8830 39th Ave.On the above date and time, Kenosha PD officers were dispatched with KFD for a 16-unit apartment building on fire. Upon arrival, a substantial amount of smoke was coming from the building. Residents were already evacuating and KFD began working the fire. Within 10 minutes, the entire roof of the east half of the building was fully engulfed, and the fire spread to the west half of the building over the next 40 minutes. Officers worked with KFD and were able to determine all residents from 15 of the units were accounted for. The 16th unit was vacant. KFD contacted Red Cross to assist with finding placement for all of the residents. The building is a total loss.
It’s about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for “TMJ4” on your device.
Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.
