Milwaukee, Wisconsin fire update: What’s burning in West Allis? Residents report explosion

A large fire was reported near 53rd and Rogers in West Allis, an industrial suburb of Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, on Thursday. The fire reportedly broke out at a business in the area. Several residents took to social media to report hearing an explosion shortly before the fire was seen.

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