
Janesville fire officials are investigating an explosion reported at a south side manufacturer. Firefighters were called to Humane Manufacturing at 1350 Venture Drive just after noon Friday. Officials say the first crew to arrive found the tops of two silos on the exterior of the facility had blown off. Firefighters did not find any active fire in the main building. Crews were on scene for three hours extinguishing the fire in the silos which held ground rubber. Officials report one employee suffered non-life threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Damage estimates are not yet available.