A fire has reportedly erupted at a Niles business, and crews closed off some area roads as a result.
Officials say the fire at Toefco Engineered Coating Systems on 14th Street erupted not long after noon Thursday and is “extensive”.
As a result, Lake Street, N. 13th St., N. 14th St. and Eastlake Court near the business were blocked off until the fire was put out.
Niles City, Niles Township and Howard Township fire departments have all been called to the scene.
Niles FD says a maintenance man was injured with a superficial hand burn and was transported to hospital. They’re airing out the smoke now @ABC57Newspic.twitter.com/l9ltdIWyet
— Hayley Fixler (@HayleyABC57) February 1, 2018
Fire confined to one general area. Involved a machine. The fire moved its way up the ceiling so there is some expect damage to the ceiling @ABC57News
— Hayley Fixler (@HayleyABC57) February 1, 2018
It was a single alarm file. Niles City and Niles Township assisted by Howard and Clay for use of ladders, etc. A school bus from Niles schools was used to collect factory employees @ABC57News
— Hayley Fixler (@HayleyABC57) February 1, 2018
Smoke was not an issue for neighbors, so there was no advisory. I’m told it was short lived and most people had their windows closed anyways @ABC57News
— Hayley Fixler (@HayleyABC57) February 1, 2018
