Two pre-dawn explosions at Brent Industries drew swarm of emergency crews
The Toledo Fire & Rescue Department said the two explosions occurred at Brent Industries shortly before 5 a.m. Tuesday. TV news video showed fire engines surrounding the building as flames and dark smoke poured from the structure.
Few other details were released in the immediate aftermath. Authorities urged the public to stay away from the area as crews worked to extinguish the blaze.
A phone message was left for Brent Industries.
The company, based in Brent, Alabama, offers textile reconditioning and industrial recycling services aimed at reducing waste and saving money, according to its website. It was founded in Alabama in 1977 and has operations in Brent and Toledo.