One Injured After Explosion at Waukesha Gas Company

An explosion occurred at an Airgas plant in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on Thursday, December 12, reportedly rattling neighborhood windows and leaving at least one person injured.

According to a statement from the City of Waukesha, fire crews were alerted to the explosion and small fire at approximately 1.42 pm on Thursday.

Airgas representatives told officials that the explosion had occurred in the hydrogen storage area of the plant, and that all workers were evacuated and accounted for.

One person was treated at the scene but refused transport to a local hospital, the release said. The cause of the explosion is under investigation. Credit: Adam Heath via Storyful