Over 100 cars catch fire at Akron recycling plant
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Published: Oct. 8, 2023 at 9:36 AM EDT
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron firefighters put out a blaze that ravaged through over 100 cars at a recycling plant Friday night.
AFD officials say the fire occurred at 11:02 p.m. Oct. 6 at Holub Recycling, located at 470 N Arlington St.
Akron Fire Fighters Association Local 330 says crews arrived and found 100 to 150 cars on fire and spread out over 200 square yards.
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AFD officials confirmed nobody was hurt while fighting the fire, and the cause remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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