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Metal manufacturer catches fire in Schuylkill County

Flames broke out around 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hart Metals Inc. along East Broad Street in Tamaqua.

TAMAQUA, Pa. — Flames broke out at a metal manufacturer in Schuylkill County.

Fire crews were called to Hart Metals Inc. along East Broad Street in Tamaqua around 9 p.m. Wednesday.

According to General Manager Jeffrey Nichols of Luxfer Mel Technologies, which acquired Hart Metals Inc., all employees are safe and accounted for.

Route 209 was closed while fire crews worked to extinguish the flames and reopened just before 11 p.m.

There is no word yet on what caused the fire in Schuylkill County.

This is a developing story; check back for updates.

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