Dayton Fire Rages On-shelter In Place Ordered
Dayton Fire Rages On-shelter In Place Ordered
Source: Montgomery County Police Reporter
Date: 02/18/2026 1:14am
Article Summary:
Massive Recycling Center Fire in Dayton Prompts Shelter-in-Place Order Within Five-Mile Radius
A massive fire erupted around 9 p.m. at a recycling facility on Rolke Road in Dayton, where a 60-foot pile of shredded appliances continues to burn despite heavy firefighting efforts. Residents within a five-mile radius north of U.S. 90 and east of SH 99 have been urged to shelter in place and bring pets indoors as multiple regional fire departments and a hazardous materials team respond. The blaze remained far from contained as of 1 a.m., with concerns over non-operational fire hydrants in the new industrial park.
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Date: 02/18/2026 1:14am
Article Summary:
Massive Recycling Center Fire in Dayton Prompts Shelter-in-Place Order Within Five-Mile Radius
A massive fire erupted around 9 p.m. at a recycling facility on Rolke Road in Dayton, where a 60-foot pile of shredded appliances continues to burn despite heavy firefighting efforts. Residents within a five-mile radius north of U.S. 90 and east of SH 99 have been urged to shelter in place and bring pets indoors as multiple regional fire departments and a hazardous materials team respond. The blaze remained far from contained as of 1 a.m., with concerns over non-operational fire hydrants in the new industrial park.
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