1979 Press Photo Milwaukee firefighters chopped a hole in a roof of a home blaze

Milwaukee - Fire Department - Firemen - On top of things - Firefighters chopped a hole in a roof Wednesday while fighting a fire at 1630-A South 2nd Street. Jerome Wichers, a battalion chief, said the fire apparently started when a bag was ignited near a gas stove. The blaze spread throughout the building, causing an estimated $8.000 in damage. A woman fled safely with her daughter, 6 and son, 18 months.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches. Photo is dated 10-04-1979.

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