MILWAUKEE — Tenants displaced from two apartment buildings on West Michigan Street gathered outside their homes Thursday, a day after city officials ordered residents out over what they described as urgent fire-safety risks. Residents at 2319 and 2327 W. Michigan St. said they were given about 30 minutes to leave. The Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services said roughly 40 units were cleared and posted temporary closure notices at both buildings. Barbara Brown said she spent the night without stable shelter and returned to the property with the bags she had managed to pack during the evacuation. “Last night was rough,” Brown said. “I have nowhere else to go.” Some residents stayed with relatives. Others said they were left without a place to sleep or clear information about when they could return. The buildings’ front entrance was boarded up Thursday morning. The city cited tampering with the electrical systems, defective fire systems and blocked fire doors. Jeremy McGovern of Neighborhood Services said the conditions created a risk of fire and possible injuries or deaths, prompting the department to escalate its response and order residents out. Property owner Smart Asset Realty said it had not known the electrical systems were altered and that its initial assessment pointed to work by unknown individuals. The company said it was cooperating with inspectors and authorities, contacting tenants about temporary housing and arranging appointments for residents to retrieve belongings safely. Residents were told they could call 262-232-8738, option 8, to discuss assistance or schedule access. Tenants said the company had contacted them individually and told them they could return Sunday. The city said the owner is responsible for beginning repairs, but Neighborhood Services did not expect to be at the buildings Thursday. Near Westside Partners and Community Advocates were helping some residents navigate next steps. The city’s closure order leaves tenants dependent on the owner’s repairs and housing arrangements before they can safely return.