Evacuations Ensue as Akron Firefighters Battle Hazardous Materials Blaze at Koki Laboratories

Akron firefighters responded to a hazardous materials fire at Koki Laboratories on Rosemary Boulevard this afternoon. An incident prompted evacuations and weighed heavily on local emergency services. Cleveland19 reported that first responders were concerned about the fire reaching explosive materials within the plant, notably propane tanks. Officials evacuated dozens of nearby apartments and businesses to mitigate risk, though no injuries have been reported.

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