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A large fire broke out Thursday in a marine construction company in southeastern Wisconsin after an explosion occurred.
Officials at the local fire station said it was unclear what caused the explosion, which led to a fire at the Summerset Marine Construction facility.
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Fire at a marine construction company in Wisconsin, Thursday, May 19, 2022 (Fox 6 Milwaukee)
Fox News could not immediately reach the comment facility and it remains unclear whether anyone was injured in the day’s events.
The extent of the damage caused by the explosion and the ongoing fire is also unclear, but images have emerged showing clouds of black smoke rising from the site.
Located about 35 miles southwest of Milwaukee, Summerset Marine Construction is building piers and docks, according to its website.
Fire at a marine construction company in Wisconsin, Thursday, May 19, 2022 (Fox 6 Milwaukee)
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The 24,000-square-foot facility includes a showroom, office, factory and warehouse.
An employee of a primary school about a quarter of a mile from the facility said they felt the school building shake around 7:50 a.m. this morning.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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