BEAVER DAM, Wis. (AP) — Firefighters burned down a Beaver Dam apartment building where a fatal explosion took place last week. Authorities set a controlled fire Thursday to burn the chemicals that cannot be removed because of their volatility. Those who lived in the building were not allowed to return to retrieve any belongings or keepsakes because of the danger of another explosion. About 20 area fire departments with at least 100 firefighters are assisting with the controlled burn. Twenty-eight-year-old Benjamin Morrow, who lived in one of the units, was killed in the explosion. Police say they believe he was making bombs when chemicals accidentally detonated.
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photo: waupun mayor rohn bishop The Waupun Common Council has postponed action on wage increases for paid on call firefighters and elected officials to get more public input. The council discussed the matter, sometimes heated, at their meeting this week and will take up the issue again at their April 8th meeting. If […]
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