Waukesha business damaged in fire

Sept. 06, 2010

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By Tom Kertscher of the Journal Sentinel

Sept. 06, 2010 0

Waukesha - A two-alarm fire that started about 12:50 a.m. Monday caused significant damage at Thermet Inc. an induction heat treater, the Fire Department said.

No dollar amount estimate on the damage has been made and the cause of the blaze is under investigation, the department said.

Thermet has been in the induction heat treating business for more than 30 years, according to the company website.

The building was unoccupied and no firefighters were injured.

About Tom Kertscher

Tom Kertscher is a PolitiFact Wisconsin reporter. He covered the Steven Avery case, which is featured in "Making A Murderer," and has authored two sports books: "Cracked Sidewalks and French Pastry: The Wit and Wisdom of Al McGuire" and "Brett Favre: A Packer Fan's Tribute."