Crews on scene of fire at old Briggs & Stratton facility in West Allis

WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Crews were on scene of a fire at the old Briggs & Stratton facility in West Allis on Wednesday evening, April 16th.

A deputy chief with the Milwaukee Fire Department tells FOX6 News MFD sent an engine to help the West Allis Fire Department with the fire -- that occurred on S. 68th Street, near Burnham Street.

We're told the fire occurred on the outside of the building.

Officials say something under a pile of debris sparked the fire.

We are told this is the site of a demolition project.

No additional details have yet been released.

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