Hwy 75 Reopens After Fire

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Posted: 6:06 AM Nov 20, 2008
Last Updated: 5:18 PM Nov 20, 2008
Reporter: WOWT
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Firefighters from more than half a dozen metro area departments were called to battle a large building fire in Nashville, Nebraska early Thursday morning.

The fire started between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m. at PK Manufacturing Company on Highway 75 north of Omaha. The company produces agricultural spraying equipment and garden sprayers.

Washington County officials had to shut down the highway between County Road P38 and Interstate 680. It reopened just after five o'clock Thursday evening.

When firefighters arrived, large flames could be seen and explosions heard coming from inside the building. Transporting water five miles to the scene and high winds made fighting the fire difficult.

Multiple departments were called in for manpower and use of their tanker trucks. Tom Schropp, president of P-K Manufacturing hopes to move forward, but right now Schropp is not sure about the future of the company.

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Posted by: Luke on Nov 21, 2008 at 07:17 PM
Hey all thanks alot for your appreciation. I was on the first truck that arrived at the fire. I was very thankful that it didnt spread. I was staying in Fort Calhoun and heard the page. When it said Pk I was worried because I live just across the street. It was a very cold day due to wind but thankfully no one got hurt. Thanks to all other departments that helped. Also a thanks to the salvation army who provided hot drinks, gatoraid, water, and a hot lunch to us. GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Posted by: Jessi on Nov 20, 2008 at 07:18 PM
Way to go Mike and EVERYONE that helped this morning. I grew up just a few blocks away. Thanks to Ponca Hills, Blair, Bennington and EVERY other Dept that helped, even Crescent! My heart aches for all the people that depend on a paycheck from there. Best wishes to you all!

Posted by: carol on Nov 20, 2008 at 05:09 PM
I want to thank the firefighters who controlled this fire. My aunt and uncle live in this area and I was worried about their home but found out the fire did not spread due to the execllence of the fire departments responding. Thank you all and bless you.

Posted by: Grace on Nov 20, 2008 at 04:08 PM
You men & women rock -- Be safe

Posted by: g on Nov 20, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Thank God for volunteer firefighters!!! These guys and gals are HEROS

Posted by: B on Nov 20, 2008 at 10:20 AM
I love firefighters! That's a rotten wakeup call!