Crews were called to Hussey Copper in Leetsdale early Sunday morning for reports of a fire that has been causing multiple explosions.
According to Leetsdale Fire Department, the call came in at 9:21 a.m. and Leetsdale, Sewickley, Fair Oaks, Big Sewickley Creek, Ohio Township, Harmony Township, Aleppo Township, Ambridge and Economy Township responded. Crescent Township and Rochester Township volunteer fire departments were later asked to aid. Leetsdale Fire Chief Ernest Logan reported multiple explosions ongoing and heavy smoke coming from the building.
Crews began knocking down fires on the outside, including a forklift.
More explosions came due to copper leaking out of the hopper and onto the ground.
According to Leetsdale Fire Department, Chief Logan removed the crews and warned them to be careful to not let water come in contact with the molten copper.