articleThe Brief On Friday, July 31, Milwaukee crews battled a structure fire near North Avenue and Holton Street. Responding to the scene at approximately 8:50 a.m., firefighters found thick smoke venting from the second floor. Firefighters on Friday, July 31, responded to the scene of a structure fire near North and Holton in Milwaukee. What we know:According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, crews were dispatched to the scene around 8:50 a.m. It seemed like it spread to the first floor," said Travis Jones, Deputy Chief, Milwaukee Fire Department.