Explosions and Fire Tear Through Ohio Industrial Building, Two Workers Unaccounted For
Two explosions at Brent Industries in Toledo, Ohio, early Tuesday sparked a major fire, partially collapsed the building and left two workers unaccounted for, officials said. The Toledo Fire & Rescue Department said the blasts occurred shortly before 5 a.m. during a shift change at the industrial recycling and textile-reconditioning facility. Fire Chief Allison Armstrong said the site contained hazardous materials, including tanks that ruptured, creating chemical runoff and complicating firefighting and searches. Several other workers suffered minor injuries. By about 7:30 a.m., at least half the structure had collapsed while crews continued fighting the fire. A witness told The Associated Press that the explosions were felt about half a mile away. Authorities urged people to avoid the area and limit exposure to smoke. OSHA opened an investigation, while Ohio environmental officials monitored potential impacts. Officials had not determined the cause by the latest available reporting.
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August 18, 2026, shortly before 5 a.m., explosions triggered fire and response. https://apnews.com/article/explosion-toledo-ohio-1651144114894733d2706e5a79e8c4d0
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