SIDNEY — An investigation into an early morning fire at a mechanical plating and galvanizing facility in Sidney is underway.
According to the Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services, the fire was reported at Mechanical Galv-Plating Corp. on Oak Ave., just before 5:50 a.m. on Saturday.
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Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke in the building and traced its source to a fire in the rear of the business. The fire was located at a metal coating application process work area. The fire was contained to that area.
Fire Chief Chad Hollinger said all off-duty Sidney Fire personnel, as well as Anna and Lockington fire departments were called for mutual aid.
According to a release, Hexavalent Chromium and other chemicals utilized in the plating operation were released by the fire and were contained onsite.
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Crews notified the Ohio EPA and they will be working with the company to ensure the necessary clean-up actions take place.
The business has been shut down for the holiday and no injuries were reported.
While a fixed dollar loss has not been determined to the business, Hollinger said losses are anticipated to exceed $100,000.
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