Fire Damages Business in Cleveland

Firefighters contain blaze at metal processing facility

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Cleveland Fire Department responded to a fire at B & B Metals Processing late Monday evening, finding heavy black smoke coming from a building on the property. Crews were able to keep the fire from spreading and contain it to a small area of the large facility, though the building did suffer heat damage throughout.

Why it matters

Fires at industrial facilities can pose significant risks to public safety and the environment, making a quick and effective response by firefighters critical. The cause of this fire remains under investigation.

The details

According to the fire department, they responded to the blaze just before 9 p.m. and used an ultra-high-pressure handline to apply water to the fire and a nearby payloader. Crews were able to keep the flames from spreading beyond a small area of the 80' by 400' building, though the entire structure did suffer heat damage.

  • The fire was reported just before 9 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Cleveland Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to and battled the blaze at B & B Metals Processing.

B & B Metals Processing

The industrial metal processing facility where the fire occurred.

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What’s next

Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire, which remains unknown at this time.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of robust fire safety protocols and rapid emergency response at industrial facilities to minimize damage and protect public safety.