Multiple departments are battling a massive blaze in Wayne County, Ohio, on Saturday, April 11. The fire broke out at Southwood Lumber Pallet Inc on E Lincoln Way, according to Orrville Fire Department’s dispatch.
Shocking videos of the 5-alarm fire have surfaced on social media.
The Orrville Firefighters Association shared photos of the fire on Facebook, writing, “Rescue 63 & Ladder 66 are currently working a 5-Alarm Fire with multiple Wayne County and surrounding departments in Apple Creek.”
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Facebook page shared an update on Facebook, writing, “Avoid the area of East Lincoln Way between S. Carr Road and S. Apple Creek Road as crews continue to battle the fire at Southwood Lumber. If you need to travel that way please find an alternate route.”
The inferno is being categorized as a 5-alarm fire, which is the highest and most severe level, requiring multiple local crews to step in and help. 5-alarm fires often involve large industrial or building fires.
