According to reports from CNN affiliates, a tragic fire at a multistory apartment building in Milwaukee’s Concordia neighborhood on Sunday morning has resulted in four fatalities and four critically injured individuals. The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to the blaze before 8 a.m., with around 30 fire trucks attending the five-alarm fire. Emergency personnel were on scene providing medical assistance, including CPR and ambulance transport for some residents. Firefighters rescued approximately 30 people using ladders, as the building did not have a functioning sprinkler system due to its construction date before 1974. Witnesses observed residents resorting to desperate measures such as jumping from windows and balconies to escape the flames. The Red Cross is helping those affected by the fire, which has left hundreds displaced. This is an ongoing situation and updates will be provided as they become available. Stay updated on this story and other news by visiting CNN.com and creating an account for access to CNN news and newsletters.
