AVON, Ohio — An industrial fire in Avon is impacting businesses, traffic and schools.

As a precaution, authorities are evacuating businesses on Schneider Court near JCPenney due to a nearby industrial fire, according to the Avon Police Department.

Police say they will hold a news conference between 11 and 11:30 a.m. to give an update.

Avon Police Public Information Office James Drozdowski called it an "ongoing hazmat situation."

Motorists are asked to avoid the areas of State Route 83, Chester Road and Schneider Court.

Avon Local Schools said that students at Heritage Elementary and East Elementary will remain indoors during recess and "other buildings may follow suit if necessary," but the schools are not directly impacted by the fire at this time.

News 5 has a crew at the scene.

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