Machinery Fire Causes $5K in Damage
A large piece of equipment at Steel Warehouse of Wisconsin caught fire Tuesday afternoon.
A large piece of equipment at Steel Warehouse of Wisconsin caught fire Tuesday afternoon, causing about $5,000 worth of damage.
The Oak Creek police and fire departments were called about 12:10 p.m. to the facility, 535 W. Forest Hill Ave. Shreds of dust and wood had caught on fire inside a large tree shedder, according to a police report.
By the time the police and fire departments arrived, an employee had extinguished the fire, according to the report.
However, the fire still caused about $5,000 in damage to wires in the equipment, which is insured.
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Oak Creek Police Department
301 W Ryan Rd, Oak Creek, WI -
Oak Creek Fire Department Headquarters & Station 3
7000 S 6th St, Oak Creek, WI -
Steel Warehouse of Wisconsin, Inc.
535 W Forest Hill Ave, Oak Creek, WI
