Firefighters in Green Bay spent over three hours battling a fire Saturday night (March 7th).
The Green Bay Metro Fire Department responded to a call in the 1300 block of Tomlin Street, where they found a large pole of mixed scrap metal actively burning.
Crews quickly deployed multiple fire hoses a ladder truck’s elevated master stream, and used heavy equipment assistance from facility personnel to break apart the pile and access deep-seated hot spots.
It took just over three hours to completely douse the fire, the cause of which is still unknown.
No injuries were reported. As for why it took so long to extinguish the blaze, the Fire Department noted, “Scrap metal fires can be challenging due to the compacted materials, some of which can be very reactive to water, and hidden pockets of heat and fire. Our firefighters worked efficiently to contain the fire and prevent further spread to the vegetation and wood stand that surrounds the property.”
The Department also thanked Brown County Public Safety Communications, the Green Bay Police Department, and the City of Green Bay Public Works for their assistance.
