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Heard on: Milwaukee WI Fire-Tac Group Calls · 1/7/2026 06:25 AM
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00:46
I saw in the notes that it said near Blue Mound is where there was a report of smoke.
01:33
There is a large encampment down on 44th Street, on the west end of the river just north of the freeway.
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Small rubbish fire near 44th St encampment

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a small rubbish fire at a homeless encampment near South 44th Street and the river in Milwaukee. The fire appeared contained and was quickly extinguished with a single can by Engine 55. No injuries or major damage were reported.

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S 44th St, Milwaukee, WI 53214
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