Train cars derail, spark small brush fire on Milwaukee's far northwest side

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters were called out to the scene of a train derailment that happened on the city's far northwest side on Monday afternoon, April 24th.

Officials said two rail cars derailed from the track near 107th and Brown Deer Road -- and a small brush fire was sparked because of it. The fire was extinguished before firefighters arrived on the scene.

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Officials said the train was not carrying hazardous materials and nobody was hurt.

The fire department left the scene -- and Milwaukee police were monitoring the situation.

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