Crews deal with 'large fire with explosions' at Geauga County towing company

Описание: Crews are at the scene of a large fire at Interstate Towing near the border of Chardon and Hambden Township in Geauga County.



The Chardon Fire Department describes the scene as a "large fire with explosions." Two Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) boxes have been activated calling for assistance from "many departments."


3News' Danielle Wiggins arrived at the scene at approximately 1 p.m. and could still smell smoke in the air.


While crews worked to contain the fire, the Geauga County Sheriff's Office announced that U.S. Route 6 was closed near Grant Street. Motorists were being asked to avoid the area. By 1:53 p.m., U.S. Route 6 was reopened.


We will continue to update this story throughout the day.




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