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2 workers killed in explosions at Ohio industrial building
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- Two explosions at Brent Industries recycling plant in Toledo, Ohio, early Tuesday killed two workers and caused a large fire, with flames and thick smoke visible from the site.
- Fire crews faced hazardous materials and risk of further explosions while searching for victims; two or three other employees suffered minor injuries.
- The building sustained severe damage, with much of the roof destroyed and walls blown out; the fire was still burning Tuesday afternoon with no clear cause yet identified.
- OSHA is investigating the incident, with prior violations and a fatal explosion at the company’s Alabama facility in 2015 linked to flammable mineral spirits used in cleaning processes.
- Authorities advised nearby residents to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke, and the company has not yet commented on the Toledo explosion.
