An "intentional act" cannot be ruled out as the cause of a fatal fire that occurred Sunday morning near 27th and Highland, according to Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski.

The building's landlord told the Journal Sentinel May 12 that she was staying at her apartment the night of the fire, when chaos ensued.

MILWAUKEE FIREFIGHTERS ARE BATTLING AN APARTMENT FIRE NEAR THE CITY’S CONCORDIA NEIGHBORHOOD. THIS IS CURRENTLY ONGOING AT 27TH AND HIGHLAND. WE WANT TO GIVE YOU ALL NOW A LIVE LOOK FROM OUR 12 NEWS CREW AT THE SCENE.

MILWAUKEE — An investigation is underway into a suspected car fire in a Milwaukee alley near 10th and Burleigh. Police have taped off the area. Photos from our crew on scene show fire crews surrounding a burned car and garage in the background.

Gusty winds and dry vegetation are causing high fire danger in Wisconsin. With the conclave underway, Milwaukee Catholics are sharing their hopes while they watch and wait for the announcement of a new pope. Burn permits for debris burning are currently suspended in numerous counties.