According to Rocky River Fire Chief Aaron Lenart, both firefighters injured are doing well and were kept at a hospital overnight for observation.
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio — Fire officials have released new information following Tuesday’s fire at Rocky River Brewing Company, which sent two firefighters to the hospital and caused millions in damage.
According to Rocky River Fire Chief Aaron Lenart, the fire was construction-related, stating that "workers were doing some hot work on the roof."
The cause has been ruled accidental, with damages estimated at $3 million, split evenly between the building itself and the business’s contents.
Lenart added that both firefighters injured during the response are doing well and were kept at a hospital overnight for observation.
Fire crews were first called to the Center Ridge Road brewery around 11:15 a.m. Tuesday.
The restaurant was not open at the time. The fire was contained to the roof and brought under control shortly after noon.
Due to the scale of the incident, the State Fire Marshal's Office is leading the investigation.
On Tuesday evening, Rocky River Brewing Company posted an update, noting that they will be closed until further notice.
"We took a mighty punch but thanks to the strength, speed, and heart of our local heroes, we’re still standing. To the brave firefighters and first responders from Rocky River, Westlake, Fairview Park, Bay Village, Lakewood, North Olmsted, Avon, Avon Lake, North Ridgeville, Olmsted Township, Berea Township and the State Fire Marshal...we truly can’t thank you enough.
We also appreciate Mayor Bobst for showing her support. You reminded us what true community looks like."
Not only did firefighters battle flames, they also battled the brutal hot temperatures.
“Our firefighters, as you can see from the little bit of gear I have on, are wearing approximately 60 to 80 pounds of extra gear, between crawling on the roof, pulling hoses,” said Lenart. “The heat and the humidity will definitely tax these guys.”
Drone video from the scene can be viewed below: