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Asphalt Tanker Bursts Into Flames At Industrial Plant In Camden County
A massive fire and explosion at an industrial plant rocked a Camden County neighborhood overnight.
By CBS3 Staff
June 30, 2020
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GLOUCESTER CITY, N.J. (CBS) – A massive fire and explosion at an industrial plant rocked a Camden County neighborhood overnight. Firefighters tell Eyewitness News an asphalt tanker at Blueknight Energy, an asphalt mixing plant in Gloucester City, went up in flames around 1 a.m. Tuesday.
Crews arrived to investigate a hazmat situation and nearby homes were evacuated.
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An explosive fire and plumes of smoke could be seen in the air as the fire raged on for several hours. Smoke could be seen heading west towards South Philly.
The fire was contained after about three to four hours. Flames did not spread to any other tanker.
Fire officials say they’re in contact with Blueknight Energy to make sure the other tanks are not compromised.
