Date: July 8, 2023
Location: Findlay, Ohio (USA)
Address: 701 Lima Avenue, 45840
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Rubber Dust
Industry: Tire Manufacturing
Equipment: Dust Collector
Company: Cooper Tire
Database Incidents: None Reported
Loss: One Injured
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Cooper Tire is an American tire manufacturer with a long history in the industry. It is one of the largest tire manufacturers in the United States and has a global presence, supplying tires for various types of vehicles, including passenger cars, light trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles.
Incident Description:
On July 8, 2023, Hometown Stations reported a fire at a tire manufacturing facility in Findlay, Ohio.
Firefighters from the Findlay Fire Department responded at around 7:00 p.m. after a fire started in dust collectors on the roof and ductwork attached to the plant. The company’s internal fire brigade assisted in bringing the situation under control within a few hours.
One Findlay firefighter was taken to the hospital due to heat exhaustion. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Sources:
Hometown Stations
