62-year-old woman dies in house fire near 9th and Burleigh
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 62-year-old woman died in a house fire near 9th and Burleigh in Milwaukee early Monday, Jan. 15.
The Milwaukee Fire Department reported the fire originated on the second floor of a 2.5-story home.
Officials say firefighters arrived within six minutes after the call.
The fire department says, a 62-year-old woman died as a result of the fire. According to the Milwaukee Medical Examiner's Office, the deceased was identified as Elaine Veasley.
An elderly man was also injured and taken to a hospital for treatment.
Officials say although smoke alarms were present, they were non-functioning.
Crews remained on the scene to contain the fire.
If you are in need of a smoke alarm, you are urged to contact the Smoke Detector Hotline 414-286-8980.
A GoFundMe has been created.