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A massive fire erupted just after 6 p.m. last night at the Echo Lake Foods facility located at 33102 South Honey Lake Road in Burlington, Wisconsin. The blaze quickly escalated, leading to a multi-alarm response from over 80 fire departments and more than 200 firefighters. As of 5 a.m. on Friday, the fire had been burning for 11 hours and was still not under control.
The facility, which has been in operation since 1941, is known for producing a wide range of breakfast items including pre-cooked egg entrees, French toast, pancakes, crepes, scrambled eggs, frozen liquid eggs, waffles, and mini pancakes. It also houses large quantities of ammonia and liquid oxygen, which added to the complexity of the situation.
Fire Chief Richard Lodle confirmed during a live news conference that the plant was successfully evacuated with no reported injuries to employees or firefighters. However, the fire department had to rely heavily on a defensive firefighting approach due to the intense heat and hazardous conditions inside the building.
The incident prompted an emergency evacuation of 10 homes and an apartment building, affecting approximately 50 people. Hazardous materials teams were also on-site to manage the risks posed by the chemicals stored at the facility.
As the fire continued to spread, additional resources were brought in from across southeastern Wisconsin, including Milwaukee County. Firefighters were working in shifts, with those who finished their shift being allowed to go home. Despite these efforts, crews were only able to attempt limited interior attacks due to the dangerous conditions.
Echo Lake Foods is one of the largest employers in the area, and the destruction of the facility could lead to the loss of around 300 jobs. Company representatives have pledged to assist in rebuilding and reopening the plant as soon as possible.
The fire reached an eight-alarm level, with multiple inter-divisional alarms requested from nearby areas. Water supply was a major challenge, as tankers had to transport water to portable tanks, which were then used to feed high-volume master streams. At times, these systems had to be shut down while the tanks were refilled, creating several water supply sectors at the scene.
Due to the extreme cold and thick smoke, reporters Tim Olk and Larry Shapiro were only able to access two of the four sectors at the scene. They plan to share more footage and photos later.
For more details, you can check out the full coverage from NBC TMJ4, the Chicago Tribune, ABC News, MyRacineCounty.com, Fox6now.com, and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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