Apr 26, 2026
The Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) says one woman is dead after a house fire Saturday night near N. 8th Street and W. Fiebrantz Avenue.A brother of the victim identified her to TMJ4 News as 79-year-old Helen Dobson. According t o a press release from MFD, a call reporting smoke coming from a residence at 4488 N. 8th St. came in at 9:23 p.m. on April 25.MFD says it arrived on scene at 9:28 p.m.The release adds that crews found and extinguished a stove fire that caused heavy smoke on first floor of the residence.After searching the house, firefighters found an unconscious woman who was only one in the residence, according to the release.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed to TMJ4 News that the medical examiner was called to the scene.MFD adds that the cause of the fire is still under investigation.Its 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.Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip ...read more read less
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