Explosion causes damage at battery recycling plant in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Ohio (WSYX) — An investigation was underway Thursday after an explosion damaged a battery recycling plant in Lancaster.
The explosion happened at 1:15 p.m. at Cirba Solutions on Quarry Road. Fairfield County Emergency Management Agency officials said the building was evacuated and no employees were hurt.
The blast caused significant damage to machinery, the roof and exterior equipment, according to the Fairfield County EMA. The fire has been extinguished and all roads have reopened.