7 persons die as apartment complex sets fire in Hartland. Details here

Seven people died after a fire caused at apartment building. The fire took place in a building on Mansfield Court, Hartland. Police said that an investigation into the fire is underway. The details of the incident were released by Hartland Police Chief Torin Misko during a news conference at the scene.

The fire report was received early on Friday morning. The Hartland Fire Department and Police Department responded and arrived on the scene. They helped rescue the people who were inside the burning building and from balconies.

The responders included nine police departments and 15 fire departments. No information was released about the victims' ages or any other information.


The police chief said the fire was a tragic incident for the community and the first responders. He requested that the community respect the privacy of the families involved. He also asked that people refrain from coming to the immediate area of the fire incident.

Investigation Underway

A criminal investigation into the tragic incident has been launched, said Police Chief Misko. There is still no confirmation of whether the fire was set intentionally.

FAQs:

1. Has the cause of the fire been found?
   No, there is still no confirmation of whether the fire was maliciously or intentionally set.
2. Which departments are involved in the investigation?
   The Hartland Police Department is handling the investigation with assistance from the State Crime Lab, Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, and the State Fire Marshal's Office through the Division of Criminal Investigations and other local police departments. The Hartland Fire Department is also present at the scene.