Homes evacuated after fire erupts following Ohio train derailment
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Several homes were temporarily evacuated Monday night after a fire broke out following a train derailment in northeastern Ohio, Fox 8 reported.
The Beach City Fire Department told the news station that local residents were evacuated from the area after a fire erupted.
Firefighters in Brewster were battling the blaze that followed the derailment of the train at the Wheeling & Lake Erie rail yard.
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Hazardous materials crews were dispatched and the American Red Cross told Fox 8 representatives were headed to the scene in case their assistance was needed.
Residents were allowed to return to their homes shortly after 9 p.m. local time.
There was no immediate word on the number of injuries, or whether the train that derailed was in freight or passenger service.
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Brewster is located 60 miles south of Cleveland.