Akron fire: large chemical fire at SMB Products leads to evacuations
WEBSep 6, 2024 · SMB Products provides chemical packaging services for aerosols and liquids. Chemicals burning in the fire include methanol, propane and xylene.
Cause of massive HAZMAT fire in Akron under ... - Cleveland 19 News
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Henderson said the employees of SMB Products make spray chemicals and healthcare products, and they all got out of the building safely Thursday. Firefighters were called to the scene around...
Akron chemical fire still burning, air quality remains safe: Akron ...
WEBSep 6, 2024 · AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — The fire is still burning at Akron’s SMB Products Friday afternoon, nearly 24 hours after it started, city officials said during a noon news conference, and one...
Akron firefighters continue battling chemical fire, searching for cause
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Akron firefighters continued battling a chemical fire at SMB Products on Rosemary Boulevard that began on Thursday and caused residents to be evacuated for several hours.
After Akron chemical fire, residents stay away from SMB products …
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Around 3 p.m. Thursday, Akron fire crews responded to a reported explosion and fire at SMB Products. Fears over the spread of toxic smoke and the threat of more explosions prompted the city to evacuate a half-mile area around the plant that burned through the night.
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WEBSep 10, 2024 · AKRON, Ohio — The fire at SMB Products in Akron last weekend could be seen from miles away. The closer one got, the more they could hear mini-explosions coming from the scene.
SMB Products fire: Is the air safe in Akron, Ohio? - Fox 8 …
WEB6 days ago · State and local officials have been “constantly” monitoring air quality since the Sept. 5 fire at SMB Products, 1081 Rosemary Blvd., which burned for multiple days, issuing a jet-black plume...
Akron HAZMAT fire raises concerns over chemical knowledge
WEBSep 7, 2024 · A concerning development emerged in Akron Friday as the city revealed two additional chemicals, ether and ethanol, were involved in Thursday’s fire at the SMB Products facility.
Akron residents return home after huge HAZMAT fire at …
WEBAccording to Akron Fire Lt. Joel Price, the fire at SMB Products on Rosemary Boulevard is contained and residents can return home. The EPA is on the scene and will be monitoring the air quality...
Chemical fire in Akron under control on Rosemary Blvd. after …
WEBSep 5, 2024 · Press conference updates: Fire still burns, officials urge Akron residents to stay away from SMB Products plant. The fire was reported after 1 p.m. Thursday and was under control at 7:34 p.m., the fire department stated in a news release. One firefighter was transported to an area hospital, where they remained hospitalized Friday, Henderson said.
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