Arson suspected in abandoned church fire that injured Milwaukee firefighter
Jun 17, 2026
Milwaukee police say a second-alarm fire at an abandoned church Wednesday morning is being investigated as arson. A Milwaukee firefighter was injured while battling the blaze.The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to the buildi
ng on 26th and Auer streets just after 6 a.m. While assessing the church, a firefighter fell through the stairs and was taken to Froedtert Medical Center.Watch: Firefighter injured in abandoned church fire: Arson suspected in abandoned church fireA representative from MFD confirmed the injured firefighter has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home.The department says there were no additional injuries in the incident.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
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