A late-morning explosion ripped through a small outbuilding in the Town of Cedarburg on Saturday, critically injuring two men and hurting a dog, according to local officials. By the time fire crews arrived, heavy black smoke was pouring from the property and the small metal shed was already a total loss.
First Response and Damage
The blast was reported around 11:48 a.m. near Brandt Drive and Pleasant Valley Road. Deputies said first responders arrived to find a large column of black smoke rising from the scene. Multiple fire departments and utility crews were called in to knock down the fire and secure the area, a response that underscored just how intense the incident was. Those details were shared by local authorities and reported by FOX6 Milwaukee.
Victims and Medical Care
According to the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office, the victims are a 54-year-old man and an 82-year-old man, both from the Town of Cedarburg. Deputies said both were critically injured in the explosion and taken to a burn center in Milwaukee for treatment. The injured dog was transported to an animal hospital. The block location and additional victim information, as well as word that the State Fire Marshal will assist with the investigation, were reported by Washington County Insider.
Investigation and Road Closures
Officials have not yet said what caused the outbuilding to explode, and the scene remains under active investigation. Roads near the intersection of Brandt Drive and Pleasant Valley Road were temporarily closed while emergency crews and investigators worked the scene, according to local media reports. Authorities have asked the public to steer clear of the area while investigators and utility crews continue their work, as noted by FOX6 Milwaukee.
What to Watch Next
State and local investigators are expected to release more information once they complete their origin-and-cause work, which is likely to include testing any equipment or fuel sources found on site. Officials are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office. Further updates are expected as authorities make their findings public.
