Three Injured and One Missing in Fairfield Industrial Fire and Hazmat Incident
AMMONIA
A major industrial fire at Koch Foods in Fairfield, Ohio, occurred early Sunday morning, injuring three people and leaving one missing. The fire was reported around 12:55 a.m. and led to a three-alarm response with over 100 firefighters on site.
A shelter-in-place order was issued for residents within a two-mile radius due to concerns about hazardous materials. The order was lifted after hazmat crews secured the ammonia source and confirmed safe air quality. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Feb 16, 2026, 9:02 AM