Dozens report chemical smell in Lakewood, air quality officials investigating

LAKEWOOD, Ohio (WOIO) — A chemical odor reported by dozens of residents in Lakewood’s Birdtown neighborhood has prompted an investigation by the Cleveland Division of Air Quality, though officials have not yet determined the source.

Lakewood City Councilman Matt Bixenstine said he began receiving reports from Birdtown residents Thursday night into Friday describing a chemical smell in the area.

“It became apparent that this wasn’t an isolated smell for a couple people,” Bixenstine said. “This was more widespread than that.”…

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