NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) – The fire at Neenah Foundry Plant 2 is still under investigation by officials; however, additional details are rolling out.
The Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue shared an official release regarding the massive fire, which saw official responses at around 8:23 p.m. on Thursday.
The first units responded and found heavy smoke and flames from the top of a sand tower, and neighboring fire departments arrived. The fire was extinguished within two hours of the crews’ arrival.
Engine Companies stayed on the scene for about another hour to observe any possible spots for fires to rekindle and to clean the equipment. The fire’s cause is still under active investigation.
Initial reports say the sand tower’s damage estimates are unavailable at this time, but that it suffered extensive smoke and fire damage. No injuries were reported.
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Other response crews and officials involved with the fire suppression efforts were:
- Winnebago County Communication Center
- Neenah Police Department
- Neenah Foundry Plant personnel
- Appleton Fire Department
- Gold Cross Ambulance
- Neenah Water Department
- Neenah Fire Department
- Oshkosh Fire Department
- Fox Crossing Fire Department
- Harrison Fire Department
No additional details are available.
