{
  "id": 1694856,
  "title": "Ohio firefighters responding to explosions and a fire at Toledo industrial recycling business",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/ohio-firefighters-responding-to-explosions-and-a-fire-at-toledo-1694856",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T10:53:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/explosion-toledo-ohio-1651144114894733d2706e5a79e8c4d0"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Explosions and fire erupted at an industrial recycling facility in Toledo, Ohio, early Tuesday morning, prompting a massive response from emergency services. The Toledo Fire & Rescue Department reported two explosions at Brent Industries, located in Brent, Alabama, around 5 a.m. Local TV footage depicted fire engines converging on the site, with flames and thick smoke billowing from the building. At present, there are no reports of casualties or injuries. Authorities have advised the public to maintain a safe distance from the affected area as crews work to bring the blaze under control. Attempts to reach Brent Industries for comment were unsuccessful. The company specializes in textile reconditioning and industrial recycling, focusing on waste reduction and cost savings. Founded in Alabama in 1977, Brent Industries operates in both Alabama and Toledo.",
  "summary": "TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Explosions rocked an Ohio industrial recycling business Tuesday morning, sparking a large fire that drew a swarm of emergency responders. There was no…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}