FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Fire Department officials say that they are investigating what led to a reported explosion at an asphalt production center off Ardmore.
Crews were initially called to Brooks Asphalt plant at 3930 Hardrock around 2:30 p.m.
Officials say that there was an “emergency event” and an explosion causing a fire. Crews at the scene worked to cool the equipment as the fire went out. Firefighters used an “aerial water stream” on the equipment. The
FWFD said the system contained the runoff water to the site.
No one was hurt but officials credited a collaborative effort to contain the “emergency event” within about a half hour. The official cause is still under investigation.
The plant suffered minor to moderate fire, smoke, and water damage.
The FWFD released the following:
A fire occurred in an asphalt production plant at this address. Fire Command consulted with on site Managers and the involved equipment was cooled with an aerial water stream. A small amount of run off water was contained on site. No injuries occurred during this emergency event and the cause of the fire is being investigated. Several agencies collaborated to resolve this incident. These include Fort Wayne Communications, Brooks Construction, Fort Wayne Neighborhood Code Enforcement, Allen County Building Department, Three Rivers Ambulance, Fort Wayne Police and Fire.
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