Massive Fire Breaks Out at Future West Allis Public Works Facility
S 53rd St & W Rogers St
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- A massive fire with thick black smoke broke out Thursday morning at an industrial building under construction in West Allis, near South 53rd Street and West Rogers Avenue.
- Several construction workers were seen on the building's roof as the fire grew, but appeared to evacuate safely toward emergency exits. No injuries have been reported.
- West Allis Mayor Dan Devine confirmed the site is the future home of the city's public works facility.
- The fire burned from the upper-middle portion of the building, complicating efforts since hoses could not reach that high.
- The 223,190-square-foot facility, expected to house 135 full-time and 25 seasonal staff, was estimated to cost $65-80 million before the fire.
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The 223,190-square-foot facility was expected to house 135 full-time and 25 seasonal Public Works staff, with a project cost estimated at $65-80 million prior to the fire.
Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Aaron Lipski confirmed no injuries have been reported.
West Allis Mayor Dan Devine said the affected building that's currently under construction is the site of the city's future public works facility. The fire burned from the top middle portion of the structure, complicating efforts as hoses could not reach that far.
A massive fire with thick black smoke broke out at an industrial building under construction in West Allis Thursday morning.
It's unclear if there are any injuries or fatalities.
Milwaukee firefighters are providing assistance at the scene of the blaze near S 53rd Street and West Rogers Street.
The address reported for this incident has changed to S 53rd St & W Rogers St.
A Citizen user shows video of heavy smoke billowing from a fire in the area.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S 53rd St & W Rogers St.
The 223,190-square-foot facility was expected to house 135 full-time and 25 seasonal Public Works staff, with a project cost estimated at $65-80 million prior to the fire.
Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Aaron Lipski confirmed no injuries have been reported.
West Allis Mayor Dan Devine said the affected building that's currently under construction is the site of the city's future public works facility. The fire burned from the top middle portion of the structure, complicating efforts as hoses could not reach that far.
A massive fire with thick black smoke broke out at an industrial building under construction in West Allis Thursday morning.
It's unclear if there are any injuries or fatalities.
Milwaukee firefighters are providing assistance at the scene of the blaze near S 53rd Street and West Rogers Street.
The address reported for this incident has changed to S 53rd St & W Rogers St.
A Citizen user shows video of heavy smoke billowing from a fire in the area.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S 53rd St & W Rogers St.
The 223,190-square-foot facility was expected to house 135 full-time and 25 seasonal Public Works staff, with a project cost estimated at $65-80 million prior to the fire.
Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Aaron Lipski confirmed no injuries have been reported.
West Allis Mayor Dan Devine said the affected building that's currently under construction is the site of the city's future public works facility. The fire burned from the top middle portion of the structure, complicating efforts as hoses could not reach that far.
A massive fire with thick black smoke broke out at an industrial building under construction in West Allis Thursday morning.
It's unclear if there are any injuries or fatalities.
Milwaukee firefighters are providing assistance at the scene of the blaze near S 53rd Street and West Rogers Street.
The address reported for this incident has changed to S 53rd St & W Rogers St.
A Citizen user shows video of heavy smoke billowing from a fire in the area.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S 53rd St & W Rogers St.
The 223,190-square-foot facility was expected to house 135 full-time and 25 seasonal Public Works staff, with a project cost estimated at $65-80 million prior to the fire.
Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Aaron Lipski confirmed no injuries have been reported.
West Allis Mayor Dan Devine said the affected building that's currently under construction is the site of the city's future public works facility. The fire burned from the top middle portion of the structure, complicating efforts as hoses could not reach that far.
A massive fire with thick black smoke broke out at an industrial building under construction in West Allis Thursday morning.
It's unclear if there are any injuries or fatalities.
Milwaukee firefighters are providing assistance at the scene of the blaze near S 53rd Street and West Rogers Street.
The address reported for this incident has changed to S 53rd St & W Rogers St.
A Citizen user shows video of heavy smoke billowing from a fire in the area.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S 53rd St & W Rogers St.
The 223,190-square-foot facility was expected to house 135 full-time and 25 seasonal Public Works staff, with a project cost estimated at $65-80 million prior to the fire.
Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Aaron Lipski confirmed no injuries have been reported.
West Allis Mayor Dan Devine said the affected building that's currently under construction is the site of the city's future public works facility. The fire burned from the top middle portion of the structure, complicating efforts as hoses could not reach that far.
A massive fire with thick black smoke broke out at an industrial building under construction in West Allis Thursday morning.
It's unclear if there are any injuries or fatalities.
Milwaukee firefighters are providing assistance at the scene of the blaze near S 53rd Street and West Rogers Street.
The address reported for this incident has changed to S 53rd St & W Rogers St.
A Citizen user shows video of heavy smoke billowing from a fire in the area.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S 53rd St & W Rogers St.
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It’s not the redwall plant that’s in oak creek and it didn’t have smoke escape the building this is a future public works building for west allies and it’s a construction site
New construction building on fire
no it is a factory that exploded
Is it a wildlife?
It’s not the redwall plant that’s in oak creek and it didn’t have smoke escape the building this is a future public works building for west allies and it’s a construction site
New construction building on fire
no it is a factory that exploded
Is it a wildlife?
It’s not the redwall plant that’s in oak creek and it didn’t have smoke escape the building this is a future public works building for west allies and it’s a construction site
New construction building on fire
no it is a factory that exploded
Is it a wildlife?
It’s not the redwall plant that’s in oak creek and it didn’t have smoke escape the building this is a future public works building for west allies and it’s a construction site
New construction building on fire
no it is a factory that exploded
Is it a wildlife?
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It’s not the redwall plant that’s in oak creek and it didn’t have smoke escape the building this is a future public works building for west allies and it’s a construction site
New construction building on fire
no it is a factory that exploded
Is it a wildlife?