MENASHA, WI (WTAQ) – Menasha’s Fourth of July celebration came to an abrupt end this year.
A barge fire stopped the city’s planned 35-minute fireworks show eight minutes early, wiping out the entire grand finale.
Fire officials say the blaze was caused by sparks that fell onto hot debris on the barge, located in the waters off Jefferson Park.
The fire spread, shorting the wiring that controlled the fireworks show and shutting down the entire system.
No serious injuries were reported.
