Evacuations underway in Akron due to HAZMAT fire at commercial business

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Akron police and fire departments are on the scene of a HAZMAT fire Thursday afternoon.

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It’s happening in the 1000 block of Rosemary Boulevard at Koki Laboratories, and police are evacuating people in the area at this time. Though, they said their main concern is this fire spreading to propane tanks and other explosive material that is inside of the plant.Fire officials are set to provide an update at 4:45 p.m. 19 News will have livestreaming coverage.

Firestone Park Community Center is being used as a reunification center. The city will be bussing those in the area displaced by the evacuation.Akron firefighters could not confirm details about what is manufactured at Koki Laboratories.Fire at Koki Laboratories in Akron. Crews have evacuated dozens of businesses and apartment complexes in the area of Rosemary Blvd. & S Arlington. Avoid the area Authorities are bracing for a potential explosion.

 

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