Two Workers Killed After Explosions and Collapse at Toledo Chemical Facility

Investigators are still working to determine the exact cause of the explosion. Records show OSHA cited Brent Industries in 2004 for a prior safety violation at the same facility.

Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz called the incident "an unusual event" and "a tragic event... one that we're taking very seriously."

The identity of the second victim, a man, has not yet been released. The Lucas County Coroner's Office will identify him at a later time.

One victim was identified by family as Mary Allen, 64.

Toledo Fire Chief Allison Armstrong confirmed both missing employees, a man and a woman, were found dead inside the smoldering building hours after the initial explosion.

The bodies of the two unaccounted-for workers have been found, per reports.

A few other employees who escaped the building were treated for minor injuries at the scene.

The two unaccounted-for workers were seen inside the building before the explosion. Armstrong said it remains unclear whether they are simply not answering their phones or may still be inside. "If we're missing people and we're not sure if they're in there, I mean that's just terrible," she said.

Fire Chief Allison Armstrong said the explosions occurred during a shift change at the business, when approximately 12 employees were on-site.

Crews are working to account for all employees. Two remain unaccounted for as of the latest update.

Approximately 12 people were inside the facility at the time of the fire, per WTOL 11 News.

According to an update from WTOL 11 News, Fire Chief Allison Armstrong said the facility, an industrial textile reconditioning and recycling business, stores chemicals including multiple tanks of mineral spirits, creating an additional hazard.

Firefighters previously confirmed that the roof collapsed at the scene.

The public is urged to avoid the area as firefighters continue to battle heavy smoke and flames.

An update from ABC 8 News reports the affected warehouse is a part of Brent Industries.

Citizen user video shows thick smoke billowing as fire crews battle the blaze.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2924 South Ave.

Investigators are still working to determine the exact cause of the explosion. Records show OSHA cited Brent Industries in 2004 for a prior safety violation at the same facility.

Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz called the incident "an unusual event" and "a tragic event... one that we're taking very seriously."

The identity of the second victim, a man, has not yet been released. The Lucas County Coroner's Office will identify him at a later time.

One victim was identified by family as Mary Allen, 64.

Toledo Fire Chief Allison Armstrong confirmed both missing employees, a man and a woman, were found dead inside the smoldering building hours after the initial explosion.

The bodies of the two unaccounted-for workers have been found, per reports.

A few other employees who escaped the building were treated for minor injuries at the scene.

The two unaccounted-for workers were seen inside the building before the explosion. Armstrong said it remains unclear whether they are simply not answering their phones or may still be inside. "If we're missing people and we're not sure if they're in there, I mean that's just terrible," she said.

Fire Chief Allison Armstrong said the explosions occurred during a shift change at the business, when approximately 12 employees were on-site.

Crews are working to account for all employees. Two remain unaccounted for as of the latest update.

Approximately 12 people were inside the facility at the time of the fire, per WTOL 11 News.

According to an update from WTOL 11 News, Fire Chief Allison Armstrong said the facility, an industrial textile reconditioning and recycling business, stores chemicals including multiple tanks of mineral spirits, creating an additional hazard.

Firefighters previously confirmed that the roof collapsed at the scene.

The public is urged to avoid the area as firefighters continue to battle heavy smoke and flames.

An update from ABC 8 News reports the affected warehouse is a part of Brent Industries.

Citizen user video shows thick smoke billowing as fire crews battle the blaze.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2924 South Ave.

Investigators are still working to determine the exact cause of the explosion. Records show OSHA cited Brent Industries in 2004 for a prior safety violation at the same facility.

Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz called the incident "an unusual event" and "a tragic event... one that we're taking very seriously."

The identity of the second victim, a man, has not yet been released. The Lucas County Coroner's Office will identify him at a later time.

One victim was identified by family as Mary Allen, 64.

Toledo Fire Chief Allison Armstrong confirmed both missing employees, a man and a woman, were found dead inside the smoldering building hours after the initial explosion.

The bodies of the two unaccounted-for workers have been found, per reports.

A few other employees who escaped the building were treated for minor injuries at the scene.

The two unaccounted-for workers were seen inside the building before the explosion. Armstrong said it remains unclear whether they are simply not answering their phones or may still be inside. "If we're missing people and we're not sure if they're in there, I mean that's just terrible," she said.

Fire Chief Allison Armstrong said the explosions occurred during a shift change at the business, when approximately 12 employees were on-site.

Crews are working to account for all employees. Two remain unaccounted for as of the latest update.

Approximately 12 people were inside the facility at the time of the fire, per WTOL 11 News.

According to an update from WTOL 11 News, Fire Chief Allison Armstrong said the facility, an industrial textile reconditioning and recycling business, stores chemicals including multiple tanks of mineral spirits, creating an additional hazard.

Firefighters previously confirmed that the roof collapsed at the scene.

The public is urged to avoid the area as firefighters continue to battle heavy smoke and flames.

An update from ABC 8 News reports the affected warehouse is a part of Brent Industries.

Citizen user video shows thick smoke billowing as fire crews battle the blaze.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2924 South Ave.

Investigators are still working to determine the exact cause of the explosion. Records show OSHA cited Brent Industries in 2004 for a prior safety violation at the same facility.

Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz called the incident "an unusual event" and "a tragic event... one that we're taking very seriously."

The identity of the second victim, a man, has not yet been released. The Lucas County Coroner's Office will identify him at a later time.

One victim was identified by family as Mary Allen, 64.

Toledo Fire Chief Allison Armstrong confirmed both missing employees, a man and a woman, were found dead inside the smoldering building hours after the initial explosion.

The bodies of the two unaccounted-for workers have been found, per reports.

A few other employees who escaped the building were treated for minor injuries at the scene.

The two unaccounted-for workers were seen inside the building before the explosion. Armstrong said it remains unclear whether they are simply not answering their phones or may still be inside. "If we're missing people and we're not sure if they're in there, I mean that's just terrible," she said.

Fire Chief Allison Armstrong said the explosions occurred during a shift change at the business, when approximately 12 employees were on-site.

Crews are working to account for all employees. Two remain unaccounted for as of the latest update.

Approximately 12 people were inside the facility at the time of the fire, per WTOL 11 News.

According to an update from WTOL 11 News, Fire Chief Allison Armstrong said the facility, an industrial textile reconditioning and recycling business, stores chemicals including multiple tanks of mineral spirits, creating an additional hazard.

Firefighters previously confirmed that the roof collapsed at the scene.

The public is urged to avoid the area as firefighters continue to battle heavy smoke and flames.

An update from ABC 8 News reports the affected warehouse is a part of Brent Industries.

Citizen user video shows thick smoke billowing as fire crews battle the blaze.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2924 South Ave.

Investigators are still working to determine the exact cause of the explosion. Records show OSHA cited Brent Industries in 2004 for a prior safety violation at the same facility.

Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz called the incident "an unusual event" and "a tragic event... one that we're taking very seriously."

The identity of the second victim, a man, has not yet been released. The Lucas County Coroner's Office will identify him at a later time.

One victim was identified by family as Mary Allen, 64.

Toledo Fire Chief Allison Armstrong confirmed both missing employees, a man and a woman, were found dead inside the smoldering building hours after the initial explosion.

The bodies of the two unaccounted-for workers have been found, per reports.

A few other employees who escaped the building were treated for minor injuries at the scene.

The two unaccounted-for workers were seen inside the building before the explosion. Armstrong said it remains unclear whether they are simply not answering their phones or may still be inside. "If we're missing people and we're not sure if they're in there, I mean that's just terrible," she said.

Fire Chief Allison Armstrong said the explosions occurred during a shift change at the business, when approximately 12 employees were on-site.

Crews are working to account for all employees. Two remain unaccounted for as of the latest update.

Approximately 12 people were inside the facility at the time of the fire, per WTOL 11 News.

According to an update from WTOL 11 News, Fire Chief Allison Armstrong said the facility, an industrial textile reconditioning and recycling business, stores chemicals including multiple tanks of mineral spirits, creating an additional hazard.

Firefighters previously confirmed that the roof collapsed at the scene.

The public is urged to avoid the area as firefighters continue to battle heavy smoke and flames.

An update from ABC 8 News reports the affected warehouse is a part of Brent Industries.

Citizen user video shows thick smoke billowing as fire crews battle the blaze.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2924 South Ave.