A large fire started at Fuyao around 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Heavy smoke and flames were visible from the roof of the West Stroop Road facility.
The fire started on the roof on a newer part of the building, Moraine Fire Marshal Doug Hatcher said.
Thunderstorms and lightning limited the use of aerial ladders for part of Sunday night.
On Monday afternoon, Fuyao Community Relations Manager Lei Shi said production was temporarily halted, but expected to resume soon.
“Production at the impacted building is suspended to allow for comprehensive safety inspections and coordination with fire officials to address any remaining hazards,” Shi said. “Fire service officials have authorized the restoration of power to our other, unaffected building and, with all safety and production requirements met, we will resume regular operations in that other facility soon.”
Employees in the affected building have the opportunity to work in the unaffected areas, Shi added.
Credit: Bryant Billing
