Key takeaways:
- At least thirteen people were injured in an explosion and fire at a metal plant in Oakwood, Ohio.
- Four patients are being treated at MetroHealth Medical Center, two of which are in critical condition.
- The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
At least thirteen people were injured in an explosion and fire at a metal plant in Oakwood, Ohio on Tuesday. According to Captain Brian DiRocco with the Oakwood Village Fire Department, the blast shook the ground and scattered debris for a couple of hundred yards, damaging several vehicles, while the fire sent smoke billowing to the sky in a cloud visible for miles.
Four patients are being treated at MetroHealth Medical Center, where at least two are in critical condition, according to Dorsena Drakeford, a media relations specialist at the center. Another patient is still being examined.
The explosion occurred at the I. Schumann & Co. building, a metal alloy factory. Oakwood Fire Captain Brian DiRocco told reporters that thirteen people were transferred to several area hospitals. The bulk of the fire was out as of 5 p.m., and crews are working on putting out hot spots.
Several people have burn injuries, DiRocco said. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation. No further information is available at this time.
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