🔥 An Ohio firefighter was injured and hospitalized after crews responded to a fire at a waste recycling facility on West Smith Road around 4:45 a.m. Monday, where heavy fire and smoke were found at the rear of the building.

📍 Medina, Ohio
🗓️ 2/9/2026

The firefighter suffered minor burns, was taken to the hospital, and was later released to recover at home. Crews battled the fire in subzero temperatures with help from several neighboring departments providing mutual aid, and officials have not yet said what caused the fire. Could THIA have reduced the risk of injury?

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https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/02/10/medina-firefighter-injured-during-fire-recycling-facility