What we know about HAZMAT fire at Akron business prompting evacuations

Firefighters battling the blaze

Firefighters are battling a large fire at an Akron business that has prompted evacuations in the area. The fire started at around 10:30 p.m. at the Chemtron Corporation, which is located at 1011 E. Tallmadge Ave.

The fire is still under investigation, but authorities believe it started in a storage area of the building.

Evacuations in the area

The fire has prompted evacuations in the area. Residents and businesses within a one-mile radius of the fire have been asked to evacuate.

The Red Cross has set up a shelter for evacuees at the Akron Civic Theatre.

Road closures

Several roads in the area have been closed due to the fire.

The following roads are closed:

• E. Tallmadge Ave. between S. Arlington St. and S. Main St.
• S. Arlington St. between E. Tallmadge Ave. and E. Buchtel Ave.
• E. Buchtel Ave. between S. Arlington St. and S. Main St.

Air quality

The Akron Fire Department is monitoring the air quality in the area.

So far, the air quality has not been affected by the fire.