MEDINA, Ohio — Rainforest Car Wash in Medina has announced that they will be temporarily closed after a minivan caught on fire inside the location.
The Sharon Township Fire Department says the vehicle caught fire inside the car wash at around 2:24 p.m. on Friday.
Within three minutes of arriving, fire crews had water on the fire. All occupants were evacuated from the vehicle, and no one was injured.
In a release from Rainforest Car Wash, officials say that the fire happened due to a malfunction within the vehicle.
Rainforest Car Wash will be closed for a period of time while repairs are made. The subscription charge for unlimited members at the Medina location will be paused while the store is closed.
"We are grateful that everyone is safe and sound," said Anthony Bencivenni, President of Rainforest Car Wash. "We would like to thank our dedicated staff for their quick response to the situation. We are currently working to assess the damage and begin the repairs as soon as possible. We appreciate the patience and understanding of our customers during this time."
Unlimited Members can still access any of the other Rainforest Car Wash locations across Northeast Ohio, including the one in Brunswick.
"We love our customers and we are committed to providing the best possible service to them," said Bencivenni. "We appreciate the outpouring of support from the community and we are looking forward to reopening and washing the city of Medina again soon."
Rainforest Car Wash will provide updates on the reopening date via its website and social media pages.
The Sharon Township Fire Department was assisted by the Granger Township Fire Department, Wadsworth Fire Department and the Medina County Sheriff's Office.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The video at the top of the story previously aired on 3News on Oct. 16, 2020.
