Lincoln Ave School Fire Explained | Milwaukee News

A massive five-alarm fire at Lincoln Avenue School wasn’t arson—it was spontaneous combustion from chemical-soaked rags left in a trash can, caught on camera 30 minutes before 911 was called. With no sprinklers and the building a total loss, students and staff face a tough transition into the new school year. In response, Milwaukee police are hosting a school supply drive until August 24th, accepting donations at any police district or via the MPS Foundation website to help affected families rebuild. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b92acd0523eb7d71