Milwaukee fire: Scary videos of 5 alarm blaze near Hampton surface as firefighters respond; watch

A fifth-alarm fire engulfed an industrial building in Milwaukee, sending smoke across the metro area as crews battled the blaze.

Updated on: May 21, 2026, 07:47:44 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A massive fire broke out at an industrial building on 32nd and Hampton in Milwaukee, Wisconsin sparked a massive fire response on Wednesday afternoon. Smoke from the fifth-alarm fire was visible from around the Milwaukee metro area.

Videos of the fire shared by locals show the blaze coming out of the open windows as the entire multi-story building burned. As of now, it is unclear if anyone has been injured.

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Here's a video shared by a local on Facebook.

620WTMJ reports that the building was a four-story abandoned warehouse. There was likely no one in the building when the fire erupted. As of now, no injuries have been reported.

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Additionally, the report noted that the Milwaukee Medical Examiner was not called to the scene. It indicated that there were no major injuries.

The intersection of North 32nd Street and West Hampton Avenue is located on Milwaukee’s north side in Milwaukee.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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