On Wednesday, a large fire broke out at an abandoned rubber factory in Akron, formerly occupied by the Ace Rubber Co., causing a loud explosion; the cause is unknown and firefighters remained on site.

Firefighters in Akron battled a large blaze at a vacant rubber factory formerly occupied by the Ace Rubber Co. on Wednesday night. The building has been abandoned for some time and there were no concerns for injuries or fatalities. A loud explosion was heard at around 9:30 p.m. as the fire broke out. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and crews were expected to be on site throughout the day on Thursday.

February 15, 2024
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