Milwaukee welding facility fire, 2 alarms

Firefighters battled explosions during a two-alarm fire at a Milwaukee recycling and welding facility near 30th and North on Monday evening, March 7.

It happened shortly before 6 p.m.

SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News

Responding crews found fire on the first and second floor of the building. One worker was on scene at the time. 

According to fire officials, dangerous chemicals in the building caused several explosions.

The cause is under investigation. 

Featured

33rd and Senator shooting: Milwaukee man wounded, suspect sought

Milwaukee police are seeking an unknown suspect following a shooting near 33rd and Senator Avenue on Monday evening, March 7.

Featured

Stolen cars possibly illegally towed, Milwaukee police investigate

Milwaukee police are investigating stolen cars discovered last week – and possibly illegally towed, a Contact 6 investigation reveals.