Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Patrick Cudahy Arson

From JS Online.

How could anyone do such a thing. I seem to remember Monday morning, I was listening to radio coverage and I thought they mentioned a fire on the plant three years to the date of another fire back in 2006.
"Military flare caused Patrick Cudahy fire

By Linda Spice of the Journal Sentinel

Posted: July 14, 2009 4:40 p.m.

Fire investigators have determined that a military flare shot onto the roof of the Patrick Cudahy meat-packing plant last week sparked the fire that lasted nearly three days, left employees out of work and forced the evacuation of nearby residents.

The Cudahy Police Department, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Wisconsin State Fire Marshal have announced a reward of up to $16,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the July 5th fire.

The reward is being funded by ATF, the Wisconsin Arson Insurance Counsel and Southern Milwaukee Crime Stoppers, according to Cudahy police.

Police reported that the flare was fired from the east of the plant on the evening of July 5th.

Investigators are seeking the public's help to apprehend and convict the person or persons responsible.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the lead investigator, Cudahy Police Det. Glenn Haase, 414-769-2260, extension 0.

Anonymous tips may also be left through Southern Milwaukee County Crime Stoppers at 1-866-373-6227." Military flare caused Patrick Cudahy fire - JSOnline


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