February 24, 2024

Early morning fire at truck terminal leaves five semi trucks damaged

Steve Smith

Early morning fire at truck terminal leaves five semi trucks damaged

Early Friday morning, firefighters in Cuyahoga Heights rushed to extinguish a fire that engulfed several semi trucks parked at a trucking terminal.

The situation: The ordeal began around 2:45 a.m. at the terminal on Harvard Ave. Five trucks were reported to be in flames, and thankfully, no one was hurt.

Emergency response: Teams fought the blaze, temporarily shutting down part of Harvard Ave. They managed to reopen the road before 5 a.m., minimizing traffic disruption.

What we know: The reason behind the fire is not yet clear. Officials are currently looking into what caused the incident.

Although the terminal blaze was widespread, it's a relief that there were no injuries.

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