March 10th, 2002. Milwaukee Fire Fighters from Eng co 32 are first to arrive on scene and quickly sound a 2nd alarm  for the fire in a warehouse approx. 150 X 300 at 2807 N 32nd Street.


Photos by Wm Mokros, MFBC
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First arriving FireFighters found heavy smoke and flames emanating from the 1st floor of the 3 story building. the first arriving chief quickly asked for the 3rd and minutes later 4th and 5th alarms.

The weather played a major role in the spread of the fire. Wind gusts in excess of 50mph fanned the fire and had companies patroling areas east of the fire building for flying brands. Temps were hovering at 8 degrees with the wind chill at -10 hampering FF's efforts to get water on the fire.
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