Fire breaks out in building at Potawatomi Casino Hotel

MILWAUKEE – A fire started in an HVAC unit connected to Potawatomi Casino Hotel, creating a massive plume of smoke on Monday, April 6. No fire was found in the structure. 

Potawatomi officials said the casino would reopen to the public at 6 p.m. Monday. Milwaukee fire officials said the building is completely safe for the public.

Smoke billowing from a fire near Potawatomi Hotel and Casino

Fire details

What we know:

The fire broke out just before noon on Monday. That is when a fire was detected in the HVAC system on the roof of the casino building. All guests and team members were promptly evacuated. By about 12:15 p.m., most of the smoke had subsided.

Potawatomi officials say they have a backup HVAC system that is fully operational.

Equipment on the roof on fire. IMAGE CREDIT: DesignerDinners by Jaq

The hotel, which operates on a separate HVAC system, was not impacted and remained fully operational throughout the incident.

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Smoke billowing over I-43/94 at National Ave. from the fire near Potawatomi Hotel and Casino.

There were no injuries reported.