OAKWOOD VILLAGE, Ohio (WJW) — Authorities are on scene at a Oakwood Village metal factory Monday afternoon.
Witnesses reported hearing a big "boom" and seeing an explosion shortly after 2 p.m. Crews were then sent to the 22500 block on Alexander Road where I. Schumann & Co., which produces copper alloys, is located.
The official address of the building is in Bedford, but it is considered Oakwood Village.
Flying over the scene, FOX 8 SkyFOX helicopter showed a fire and a large plume of smoke coming from the building.
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Aerial SkyFOX footage shows a blaze at I. Schumann & Co. in Bedford on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. -
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Aerial SkyFOX footage shows a blaze at I. Schumann & Co. in Bedford on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. -
Aerial SkyFOX footage shows a blaze at I. Schumann & Co. in Bedford on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. -
WJW photo
The smoke billowing into the air could be seen for miles around the site and it was even caught on our weather radar for a while, but is starting to disperse into the atmosphere.
No further information has been released at this time. Check back for updates on this developing story.
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