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Explosion, fire reported at ACME Galvanizing

An explosion and fire were reported this morning at ACME Galvanizing, a metal coating facility located at 2730 S. 19th St. in Milwaukee’s south side.

A neighbor said a series of booms began around 7:50 a.m. A worker inside the building at the time of the explosion told WISN 12 News that propane tanks were being filled when there was an issue, which was sparked by a nearby fork truck.  An explosion then ensued.

Read more about the incident from BizTimes Milwaukee’s media partner WISN 12 News.

An explosion and fire were reported this morning at ACME Galvanizing, a metal coating facility located at 2730 S. 19th St. in Milwaukee's south side.


A neighbor said a series of booms began around 7:50 a.m. A worker inside the building at the time of the explosion told WISN 12 News that propane tanks were being filled when there was an issue, which was sparked by a nearby fork truck.  An explosion then ensued.

Read more about the incident from BizTimes Milwaukee’s media partner WISN 12 News.

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