2 buildings at Rice Auto Body damaged in fire

Rice Auto Body on Millville Oxford Road was on fire Monday, March 30, 2026. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Rice Auto Body on Millville Oxford Road was on fire Monday, March 30, 2026. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Two of five buildings on the property of Rice Auto Body in Hanover Twp. were heavily damaged in a fire on Monday.

Multiple fire departments responded to the blaze at 2362 Millville Oxford Road around 5:15 p.m. Firefighters from Hanover, Ross, Reily, Milford townships and Oxford responded.

Rice Auto Body on Millville Oxford Road was on fire Monday, March 30, 2026. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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As of 6:15 p.m., black smoke was still showing and heavy flames were visible. No injuries were reported.

Rice Auto Body on Millville Oxford Road was on fire Monday, March 30, 2026. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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“This is a tough day for our family and friends,” Rice Auto Body posted on Facebook around 8 p.m. Monday. “We are going to regroup, rebuild, stay strong and keep doing what we love ... building and fixing cars.”

The post also thanked the local fire and police departments.

Officials have not released the cause of the fire.

Rice Auto Body on Millville Oxford Road was on fire Monday, March 30, 2026. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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Rice Auto Body on Millville Oxford Road was on fire Monday, March 30, 2026. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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