Authorities said the fire was caused by lithium-ion batteries inside the trailer.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — People are being evacuated as authorities respond to a hazmat incident in west Columbus Thursday morning.
Crews with the Columbus Division of Police and Columbus Division of Fire arrived at the 1600 block of McKinley Avenue at 5:20 a.m. after receiving a report of smoke coming from a trailer of a semitruck. A spokesperson with the fire department said there was pressure in the trailer and it was full of lithium-ion batteries.
Police are evacuating buildings and homes within a mile radius of the incident, including a COTA substation. No injuries were reported.
Police have also shut down the following roads:
- I-70 West ramp at Broad Street
- West Broad Street at Central Avenue
- Central Avenue at McKinley Avenue
- Grandview Avenue at I-670
This is a developing story. Stay with 10TV for the latest updates.
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