Overview
- The automotive‑glass complex, which caught fire Sunday around 8:30 p.m., was fully evacuated and no injuries were reported.
- Investigators have not identified a cause but say the blaze spread across roofing in a newer section where new manufacturing lines were being installed.
- High winds and lightning complicated the response as multiple departments assisted, and AES Ohio cut power to the plant to help firefighters work safely.
- Thick smoke and a sharp chemical smell were reported across nearby communities, and parts of roads near the site, including Dixie Drive, were closed to traffic.
- A local official said employees were told not to report Monday, underscoring disruption at a facility that expanded in 2025 and supplies a large share of U.S. automotive glass.