A massive 5-alarm fire broke out at Southwood Lumber Pallet Inc in Wayne County, Ohio, on Saturday, April 11. Multiple departments are battling the blaze, with shocking videos of the fire surfacing on social media.
The Orrville Firefighters Association shared photos of the fire on Facebook, writing, "Rescue 63 & Ladder 66 are currently working a 5-Alarm Fire with multiple Wayne County and surrounding departments in Apple Creek."
Firefighters from surrounding departments have been called in to help battle the blaze, which is categorized as a 5-alarm fire, the highest and most severe level.
A 5-alarm fire requires multiple local crews to step in and help, often involving large industrial or building fires.
According to Fire Alarm Houston, fire departments use fire alarm levels to communicate the severity of a fire, the number of firefighters needed, and how long it will take to reach the fire.
A 5-alarm fire is a rare occurrence, requiring all available units to appear on the scene, with additional support in the form of air support, hazardous material vehicles, and resources for firefighter well-being.
