Maureen Green dies in fatal Milwaukee apartment fire

Maureen Green dies in fatal Milwaukee apartment fire

Fatal Milwaukee apartment fire death of Maureen Green – Obituary

Maureen Green, age 67, has been named as one of the five individuals who lost their lives in the devastating apartment fire that broke out in Milwaukee on Mother’s Day.

The deadly blaze erupted Sunday morning at a large apartment complex located near 27th Street and Highland Boulevard. Firefighters responded quickly to the scene, finding the building consumed by thick smoke and heavy flames.

Emergency personnel executed multiple rescue operations, using ladders to reach people trapped on upper levels and maneuvering through smoke-filled hallways to bring residents to safety.

Tragically, five people perished in the fire:

Maureen Green, 67

Shakwanda Harris, 32

Torrell Coleman, 40

Verna Richards, 62

Mark Chaffin, 76

As of Tuesday, six individuals remain hospitalized, with one person listed in critical condition.

Maureen Green’s death adds to the heartbreak faced by the Milwaukee community following the unexpected fire. Authorities have not yet released the cause of the blaze, leaving many families—including Green’s—waiting for answers.

The apartment building was still boarded up as of Tuesday evening, and officials said it will be at least a week before residents can return to gather their belongings. Concerns have been raised about security, but Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski assured the public that the building is being kept safe.

Neighbors and community members continue to gather at the site to mourn and support those affected, vowing to remember the victims like Maureen Green who lost their lives in this tragic event.