3 Dead, 1 Hospitalized in Explosion That Sparked Massive Fire at Ohio Auto Repair Shop

3 Dead, 1 Hospitalized in Explosion That Sparked Massive Fire at Ohio Auto Repair Shop
Emergency personnel work at the scene of a deadly fire at Jimbo’s Auto Repair in Hillsboro, Ohio, on Nov. 28, 2023. WCPO via AP
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HILLSBORO, Ohio—An explosion at an auto repair shop in Ohio that killed three people and sent a fourth person to a hospital sparked a massive fire that burned for hours and spewed thick, black smoke into the air.

The Tuesday afternoon blast at Jimbo’s Auto Repair in Hillsboro was felt at several nearby sites, including the Paint Creek Joint EMS & Fire District, whose crews quickly responded to the scene. The heavy smoke was visible miles away.