Akron chemical plant fire extinguished after about 48 hours [Video]

After about 48 hours, the fire at the SMB Products chemical plant in Akron has been extinguished, according to the City of Akron.

The fire broke out Thursday afternoon and is believed to have involved chemicals such as propane, methanol, xylene, ether and ethanol, according to Akron Fire Chief Leon Henderson.

Residents in the area were evacuated from their homes and businesses after the fire department said a “small explosive sound was heard from the building.” Later Thursday night, residents were able to return to their homes.

Around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, the fire was under control. However, crews continued to extinguish the fire on Friday.

One firefighter was transported to a nearby hospital with injuries but has since been released and is …