Residents allowed to return to homes after fire, explosion at Akron chemical plant forces evacuation

Residents allowed to return to homes after fire, explosion at Akron chemical plant forces evacuation

AKRON, Ohio — Several residential neighborhoods in the Firestone Park neighborhood were evacuated Thursday afternoon after a fire and explosion at a chemical plant.

Hundreds evacuated after massive fire engulfs chemical plant

A chemical plant fire triggered an evacuation in Akron, Ohio, on Thursday as hazardous materials including propane, methanol and xylene went up in flames. While officials were initially concerned that the massive fire could cause an explosion, residents were told they could return to their homes by Thursday evening, according to News 5 Cleveland. #BREAKING: Hundreds of people have been evacuated within a half-mile radius due to a massive chemic…

Numerous homes and businesses evacuated as massive fire in progress at chemical plant in Akron, Ohio

Currently Numerous homes and businesses within a half-mile radius have been evacuated due to a hazardous situation in Akron, Ohio, following a fire at a chemical plant called Cokey Laboratory. The presence of various chemicals, large amounts of propane tanks, and other explosive materials inside the plant has made the situation extremely dangerous. The fire […]