Over 20 fire crews spent Saturday night battling flames at a lumber yard in Wayne County, according to the Apple Creek Fire Department.
Just before 8 p.m., the Apple Creek Volunteer Fire Department responded to East Lincoln Way after receiving calls about a massive blaze at Southwood Lumber Pallet, the department said.
The department requested mutual aid after someone with the business reported seeing smoke on the building's camera system, and numerous 911 calls came in reporting visible smoke and flames, Apple Creek Fire said.
Upon arrival, crews were met with heavy smoke coming out of the large commercial building, and more assistance from surrounding departments was requested, Apple Creek Fire said.
In total, 24 departments responded with more than 30 apparatus and over 75 personnel, Apple Creek Fire said.
Crews delivered more than 500,000 gallons of water while fighting the fire, the department said.
According to the Orrville Fire Department, which was among the responding departments, crews remained on the scene until about 1 a.m.
No injuries have been reported.
Sunday afternoon, Southwood Lumber Pallet sent the following statement regarding the fire:
"We are grateful no one was injured and that the fire was contained. We want to thank all the fire departments and local crews that have brought in equipment to help the fire departments. We are working with investigators to determine the cause and with our insurance carrier to begin recovery. Southwood Pallet has served this community for 42 years and we intend to rebuild and be stronger than ever! We have no further comment at this time."
East Lincoln Way between South Carr Road and South Apple Creek Road was closed due to the fire, but has since reopened.
The cause of the fire remains unknown and is being investigated by the Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office.
