Thick black smoke rolled over Cleveland's West Side on Thursday afternoon after an industrial building erupted in flames near the Lakewood border. Fire crews rushed in and spent hours knocking down the stubborn blaze while investigators began digging into what sparked it.
The fire broke out at the corner of West 116th Street and Madison Avenue, with firefighters called to the scene at about 4:45 p.m., according to Cleveland 19 News. The outlet reported that the building sits close to the Lakewood–Cleveland line.
Where It Happened
The City of Cleveland's station directory lists several West Side firehouses, including Fire Station #33 at 3544 West 117th Street and Fire Station #23 at 9826 Madison Avenue, which together help anchor the Division of Fire's West Side coverage area, according to the City of Cleveland. Those locations underscore how the department positions its crews around the neighborhood where Thursday's blaze erupted.
Response and Damage
More than 50 firefighters were called in to battle the industrial fire, which caused an estimated $250,000 in damage to the building, Cleveland 19 News reported. The outlet published a photograph credited to the Cleveland Division of Fire and noted that investigators remained on scene as officials worked to determine the cause.
What’s Next
Authorities have not released additional information about the investigation or whether anyone was injured. This story will be updated as the Cleveland Division of Fire or city officials provide further details.
