Firefighters battle Milwaukee U-Haul 5-alarm fire for over 13 hours

Published
January 22, 2026
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
First Street and Orchard Street
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Incident type
Fire

Summary

Vehicle Fire Milwaukee Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin: A 5-alarm fire broke out at a U-Haul storage facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Firefighters fought the blaze for 13 hours, using defensive tactics and external attacks. No injuries were reported, and the fire was extinguished by Thursday morning. The blaze began near First Street and Orchard Street, with multiple departments involved.

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Firefighters battle Milwaukee U-Haul 5-alarm fire for over 13 hours

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