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Glorioso’s Italian Market Closes After Early-Morning Fire in Milwaukee

Inspectors are evaluating the site to determine when the market can reopen.

Overview

  • Firefighters arrived around 3:30 a.m. to flames in an office space above the Brady Street store, and no injuries were reported.
  • Co-owner Carmine Presta said the market is temporarily closed and likely to remain shut for a few weeks.
  • Responders indicated the fire may have started in an upstairs laundry or server room, possibly from overheating or an electrical issue, though the cause remains under investigation.
  • Health officials are on site to assess structural and food-safety conditions as employees clean and remove damaged items.
  • Damage extends beyond the second floor, and most of the market’s food and products will likely be discarded due to fire and water exposure.