A large fire and and series of explosions at a South Philadelphia oil-refining complex, the largest on the Eastern Seaboard, shook homes as far away as southern New Jersey.
A billowing fire and series of explosions at a South Philadelphia oil-refining complex, the largest on the Eastern Seaboard, shook homes as far away as southern New Jersey on Friday morning.
The fire was reported at 4:05 a.m., and by about 9 a.m. had been contained but was not yet under control, according to a statement from the company. City and company crews were also working to cool surrounding tanks to keep the fire from spreading. The Philadelphia Department of Health said preliminary air samples came back with no signs of ambient carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons or hydrogen sulfides, and that further tests would be done to assure the air was safe.
Protests followed the fire earlier this month, as environmentalists and area residents raised concerns about the facility's safety.
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