The fire was contained to a small area located in the machine shop on the second floor of the building. At this time the cause of the fire has not yet been determined. The fire alarm was activated and the building was evacuated prior to the first Fire Department engine arriving on the scene. The fire was quickly extinguished by the Milwaukee Fire Department. Please keep in mind, when a fire alarm is activated you must leave the building immediately, without hesitation.
Smoke can fill a building in a very short period of time.
If you notice smoke or smell smoke call the Public Safety dispatcher immediately and report this condition. An officer will respond and evaluate the situation. Please do not call emergency agencies on your own this can in some cases slow the response time down by the emergency agency. I will update you if necessary. Thank you for your continued support in maintaining a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community.