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Explosion and Fire (at Falk Corporation, Mil, Wis) 3 dead, 37 injured, many missing
TMJ4 ^ | Wednesday December 8, 2006

Posted on 12/06/2006 6:37:55 AM PST by Milwaukee_Guy

Edited on 12/06/2006 7:09:22 AM PST by Lead Moderator. [history]

MILWAUKEE - An explosion and three-alarm fire have been reported at the Falk Corporation, 3001 W. Canal Street in the Menomonee Valley. Smoke is heavy and crews are on the scene. Authorities are reporting several buildings on fire.

Reports are that one building collapsed and another is in danger. Large chunks of one roof are falling off. The explosion could reportedly be felt for miles. Twenty to thirty people may have been injured. Falk Corporation is a global manufacturing company headquartered in Milwaukee. The company was founded in the 1840's.


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; US: Wisconsin
KEYWORDS: falk; fire; milwaukee
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To: Blueflag

Grrrrrr. Grind the tank to powder, soak the powder in liquid oxygen, and add a lit match...


101 posted on 12/06/2006 8:49:49 AM PST by null and void (To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funnybone. --Reba McEntire)
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To: Milwaukee_Guy
I'm just amazed that we've hit 100 posts and no one posted anything like "any Muslims nearby?"

-Eric

102 posted on 12/06/2006 8:50:36 AM PST by E Rocc (Myspace "Freepers" group moderator)
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To: E Rocc

We only do that when there aren't...

(Dude! The democrats are in charge, there are no more terrorists or homeless!)...


103 posted on 12/06/2006 8:52:48 AM PST by null and void (To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funnybone. --Reba McEntire)
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To: MediaMole
Thanks for posting pics.


Shades of Dresden
104 posted on 12/06/2006 8:56:17 AM PST by ASOC (The phrase "What if" or "If only" are for children.)
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To: E Rocc

WTMJ TV reporting that WTMJ 620 AM radio is reporting that MFD is reporting the sighting of two fatalities in the wreckage.

THIS IS UNCONFIRMED.

I'm just reporting what the MSM is reporting.

Hopefully this is just the media passing on second hand info.

I've seen local media pass on alot of bad info before.


105 posted on 12/06/2006 8:57:22 AM PST by Milwaukee_Guy (Don't hit them between the eyes. Hit them right -in- the eyes!)
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To: Milwaukee_Guy

Just getting to this thread now. I've been in a meeting all morning. The sight from the freeway was pretty incredible. You could see right down into the fire.


106 posted on 12/06/2006 8:58:21 AM PST by July 4th (A vacant lot cancelled out my vote for Bush.)
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To: July 4th

Do you happen to know if this plant provided critical war materials?


107 posted on 12/06/2006 9:00:28 AM PST by null and void (To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funnybone. --Reba McEntire)
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To: Milwaukee_Guy
That info is coming from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's office. The paper is also running with it.
108 posted on 12/06/2006 9:04:01 AM PST by steveegg (UNNNNGGGHHHH! Seeking new state, will travel)
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To: ASOC
Shades of Dresden

This one burned all night even though it started at about 4pm. It sounded like downtown Baghdad several times overnight.

-Eric

109 posted on 12/06/2006 9:04:36 AM PST by E Rocc (Myspace "Freepers" group moderator)
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To: null and void

Falk makes large gears.

Much of their production goes into mining equipment. Milwaukee makes most of the world's large mining shovels and draglines.


110 posted on 12/06/2006 9:05:24 AM PST by MediaMole (9/11 - We have already forgotten.)
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To: steveegg

Per WTMJ 4 TV the Medical Examiner will not confirm any fatalities until 11:30 am CST.

Waiting until examiners can physically approach apparent victims per local media.

Prayers......


111 posted on 12/06/2006 9:08:54 AM PST by Milwaukee_Guy (Don't hit them between the eyes. Hit them right -in- the eyes!)
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To: E Rocc

Thanks for the link - we have no real heavy industry here in Alaska (Come and visit for the clean air!) but do have a lot of building fires - esp in the winter.

Intertesting job the AFD has - when it is below zero.


112 posted on 12/06/2006 9:09:47 AM PST by ASOC (The phrase "What if" or "If only" are for children.)
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To: Milwaukee_Guy
Family Hotline = 1-414-286-3616

Mitchell Park Domes are closed.

Freeway traffic open but off ramps closed in the area.

UW Milwaukee recorded seismic event directed towards the south.
113 posted on 12/06/2006 9:15:45 AM PST by Milwaukee_Guy (Don't hit them between the eyes. Hit them right -in- the eyes!)
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To: Milwaukee_Guy

2 unconfirmed fatalities.

25 admitted to area hospitals.

Only most severe injuries admitted to Freodert.

Others sent to other hospitals.


114 posted on 12/06/2006 9:18:19 AM PST by Milwaukee_Guy (Don't hit them between the eyes. Hit them right -in- the eyes!)
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To: Milwaukee_Guy

I know Falk. I've designed with and used their power transmission products for thirty years. Their reputation in the industry is legend...


115 posted on 12/06/2006 9:19:43 AM PST by abb (The Dinosaur Media: A One-Way Medium in a Two-Way World)
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To: MediaMole

Thanks


116 posted on 12/06/2006 9:21:21 AM PST by null and void (To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funnybone. --Reba McEntire)
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To: abb

"I know Falk. I've designed with and used their power transmission products for thirty years. Their reputation in the industry is legend..."

No clue as to the short/long term impact on industry of this event.

The giant gears must have a huge lead time and this event could have a ripple effect on many other industries.

The recovery of operations may not be the sexiest media story, but is one very important to the employees and customers of FALK.


117 posted on 12/06/2006 9:26:05 AM PST by Milwaukee_Guy (Don't hit them between the eyes. Hit them right -in- the eyes!)
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To: Milwaukee_Guy

FALK employees have just been released by Milwaukee Police after being held for interrogation. They were sent to Miller Park and then detained by MPD for questioning.

The FALK employees are now free to return home per local media sources.

Family Hotline = 1-414-286-3616


118 posted on 12/06/2006 9:31:19 AM PST by Milwaukee_Guy (Don't hit them between the eyes. Hit them right -in- the eyes!)
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To: Milwaukee_Guy

I wonder how much of their work was done at this location. They also have that large plant that's right next to the freeway up by Capitol Drive.


119 posted on 12/06/2006 9:33:12 AM PST by July 4th (A vacant lot cancelled out my vote for Bush.)
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To: Milwaukee_Guy

I just noticed on the TV that there are several trucks from JM Brennan contractors in the blast area where firefighters are concentrating their search.

Outsiders are much more likely to have difficulty in finding escape routes.


120 posted on 12/06/2006 9:47:22 AM PST by MediaMole (9/11 - We have already forgotten.)
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