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Mammoth Elyria Fire Threatens Industrial Core
Overnight blaze at the three story former General Industries building near Taylor and Olive burned for hours, sending flames 200 feet high. More than 100 firefighters from multiple counties fought hot spots, evacuated 602 homes, and kept residents safe with no injuries reported. Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office and local officials coordinated demolition and air safety checks as power was restored to nearby customers.
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Bruce Bishop
Chronicle
Taylor and Olive Streets
General Industries Burns
Elyria
General Industries
J-Tech
Joseph Pronesti
Pronesti
Shane Cartmill
Lorain
Medina
Cuyahoga
Bill Grace
Elyria Fire Department
Phoenix Tool & Die
Decker Construction
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Ohio Edison
Michael Medders
Bell Avenue
Abbe Road
Broad Street
Stephen Szucs
Cindy Leise
Jason Hawk