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Smoke Billowing From Scrapyard Fire

Industrial Dr & Hook Rd

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Summary

  • Firefighters are responding to a fire at a train yard involving shipping containers, with black smoke visible from the scene. Further details are being gathered as the situation develops.

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The Philadelphia Health Department shared the following recommendations as heavy smoke rises from the scene: - Avoid going outdoors as much as possible - If you must go outside, avoid excessive activity, such as jogging or running, and wear a mask, if available. - Close all windows and doors to minimize air pollution in your home. - Recirculate air with fans to avoid bringing more air pollution into your home.

NBC 10 Philadelphia has provided a more accurate location of the blaze - Industrial Drive and Hook Road in Darby.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Industrial Dr & Hook Rd.

Philadelphia police also confirm the blaze is located in Delaware County.

Police are being requested to assist with traffic control near the scrapyard fire.

Citywide JBand · 0:08
Yes sir, you have a unit that can help Delco, A4 and just for traffic control? Got a scrap piano on fire. Just a unit for traffic control, 8400 Lindbergh.
PPD SWest 12, 18 · 0:16
Proceed.Yes sir, you have a unit that can help with code 84 at Lindbergh for traffic control? We've got a scrapyard on fire. Need a unit for traffic control, 8400 Lindbergh. 1224. 1224, you got it. Received.Received.

Firefighters confirm the smoke is rising from the scene in Delaware County.

PFD South Fire · 0:30
Engine 40. Proceed, Engine 40. This appears to be smoke from Delaware County. We'll have an investigation to let them recall the box. That's affirmative. Attention, companies responding, 71st Street, Grays Avenue, with the exception of Engine 40, recall. Companies responding, 71st Street, Grays Avenue, with the exception of Engine 40, recall. Engine 41. Proceed, Engine 41. We're arriving from South Medic. Can you have a run in our local? Looks like 407. 33...

Smoke from the blaze is still visible in nearby areas, including southwest parts of Philadelphia.

Citywide MBand · 0:30
John 61. It's a check with fireboard. See if they got a call for a fire somewhere out in Southwest. It may be in a county. There's a large cloud of smoke filtering into the city from Southwest Philadelphia. I'm around Essenton Avenue now. John 64, it's in Sharon Hill, right off of 84, Fireboard's already on location. Received, sir. Thank you.1930.

Smoke from the blaze fire is spreading to nearby areas, according to police.

PPD SWest 12, 18 · 0:13
12-24. 12-24. Yes, in reference to the local, local on 3200 South 67th, that's just going to be in reference to the fire that's going on now in the county. The smoke is blowing over here. Okay, received.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 7600 Lindbergh Blvd.

Black smoke billows from a fire at the train yard. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Firefighters are actively battling the blaze at the train yard and shipping containers.

Incident reported at 7600 Lindbergh Blvd..

The Philadelphia Health Department shared the following recommendations as heavy smoke rises from the scene: - Avoid going outdoors as much as possible - If you must go outside, avoid excessive activity, such as jogging or running, and wear a mask, if available. - Close all windows and doors to minimize air pollution in your home. - Recirculate air with fans to avoid bringing more air pollution into your home.

NBC 10 Philadelphia has provided a more accurate location of the blaze - Industrial Drive and Hook Road in Darby.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Industrial Dr & Hook Rd.

Philadelphia police also confirm the blaze is located in Delaware County.

Police are being requested to assist with traffic control near the scrapyard fire.

Citywide JBand · 0:08
Yes sir, you have a unit that can help Delco, A4 and just for traffic control? Got a scrap piano on fire. Just a unit for traffic control, 8400 Lindbergh.
PPD SWest 12, 18 · 0:16
Proceed.Yes sir, you have a unit that can help with code 84 at Lindbergh for traffic control? We've got a scrapyard on fire. Need a unit for traffic control, 8400 Lindbergh. 1224. 1224, you got it. Received.Received.

Firefighters confirm the smoke is rising from the scene in Delaware County.

PFD South Fire · 0:30
Engine 40. Proceed, Engine 40. This appears to be smoke from Delaware County. We'll have an investigation to let them recall the box. That's affirmative. Attention, companies responding, 71st Street, Grays Avenue, with the exception of Engine 40, recall. Companies responding, 71st Street, Grays Avenue, with the exception of Engine 40, recall. Engine 41. Proceed, Engine 41. We're arriving from South Medic. Can you have a run in our local? Looks like 407. 33...

Smoke from the blaze is still visible in nearby areas, including southwest parts of Philadelphia.

Citywide MBand · 0:30
John 61. It's a check with fireboard. See if they got a call for a fire somewhere out in Southwest. It may be in a county. There's a large cloud of smoke filtering into the city from Southwest Philadelphia. I'm around Essenton Avenue now. John 64, it's in Sharon Hill, right off of 84, Fireboard's already on location. Received, sir. Thank you.1930.

Smoke from the blaze fire is spreading to nearby areas, according to police.

PPD SWest 12, 18 · 0:13
12-24. 12-24. Yes, in reference to the local, local on 3200 South 67th, that's just going to be in reference to the fire that's going on now in the county. The smoke is blowing over here. Okay, received.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 7600 Lindbergh Blvd.

Black smoke billows from a fire at the train yard. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Firefighters are actively battling the blaze at the train yard and shipping containers.

Incident reported at 7600 Lindbergh Blvd..

The Philadelphia Health Department shared the following recommendations as heavy smoke rises from the scene: - Avoid going outdoors as much as possible - If you must go outside, avoid excessive activity, such as jogging or running, and wear a mask, if available. - Close all windows and doors to minimize air pollution in your home. - Recirculate air with fans to avoid bringing more air pollution into your home.

NBC 10 Philadelphia has provided a more accurate location of the blaze - Industrial Drive and Hook Road in Darby.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Industrial Dr & Hook Rd.

Philadelphia police also confirm the blaze is located in Delaware County.

Police are being requested to assist with traffic control near the scrapyard fire.

Citywide JBand · 0:08
Yes sir, you have a unit that can help Delco, A4 and just for traffic control? Got a scrap piano on fire. Just a unit for traffic control, 8400 Lindbergh.
PPD SWest 12, 18 · 0:16
Proceed.Yes sir, you have a unit that can help with code 84 at Lindbergh for traffic control? We've got a scrapyard on fire. Need a unit for traffic control, 8400 Lindbergh. 1224. 1224, you got it. Received.Received.

Firefighters confirm the smoke is rising from the scene in Delaware County.

PFD South Fire · 0:30
Engine 40. Proceed, Engine 40. This appears to be smoke from Delaware County. We'll have an investigation to let them recall the box. That's affirmative. Attention, companies responding, 71st Street, Grays Avenue, with the exception of Engine 40, recall. Companies responding, 71st Street, Grays Avenue, with the exception of Engine 40, recall. Engine 41. Proceed, Engine 41. We're arriving from South Medic. Can you have a run in our local? Looks like 407. 33...

Smoke from the blaze is still visible in nearby areas, including southwest parts of Philadelphia.

Citywide MBand · 0:30
John 61. It's a check with fireboard. See if they got a call for a fire somewhere out in Southwest. It may be in a county. There's a large cloud of smoke filtering into the city from Southwest Philadelphia. I'm around Essenton Avenue now. John 64, it's in Sharon Hill, right off of 84, Fireboard's already on location. Received, sir. Thank you.1930.

Smoke from the blaze fire is spreading to nearby areas, according to police.

PPD SWest 12, 18 · 0:13
12-24. 12-24. Yes, in reference to the local, local on 3200 South 67th, that's just going to be in reference to the fire that's going on now in the county. The smoke is blowing over here. Okay, received.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 7600 Lindbergh Blvd.

Black smoke billows from a fire at the train yard. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Firefighters are actively battling the blaze at the train yard and shipping containers.

Incident reported at 7600 Lindbergh Blvd..

The Philadelphia Health Department shared the following recommendations as heavy smoke rises from the scene: - Avoid going outdoors as much as possible - If you must go outside, avoid excessive activity, such as jogging or running, and wear a mask, if available. - Close all windows and doors to minimize air pollution in your home. - Recirculate air with fans to avoid bringing more air pollution into your home.

NBC 10 Philadelphia has provided a more accurate location of the blaze - Industrial Drive and Hook Road in Darby.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Industrial Dr & Hook Rd.

Philadelphia police also confirm the blaze is located in Delaware County.

Police are being requested to assist with traffic control near the scrapyard fire.

Citywide JBand · 0:08
Yes sir, you have a unit that can help Delco, A4 and just for traffic control? Got a scrap piano on fire. Just a unit for traffic control, 8400 Lindbergh.
PPD SWest 12, 18 · 0:16
Proceed.Yes sir, you have a unit that can help with code 84 at Lindbergh for traffic control? We've got a scrapyard on fire. Need a unit for traffic control, 8400 Lindbergh. 1224. 1224, you got it. Received.Received.

Firefighters confirm the smoke is rising from the scene in Delaware County.

PFD South Fire · 0:30
Engine 40. Proceed, Engine 40. This appears to be smoke from Delaware County. We'll have an investigation to let them recall the box. That's affirmative. Attention, companies responding, 71st Street, Grays Avenue, with the exception of Engine 40, recall. Companies responding, 71st Street, Grays Avenue, with the exception of Engine 40, recall. Engine 41. Proceed, Engine 41. We're arriving from South Medic. Can you have a run in our local? Looks like 407. 33...

Smoke from the blaze is still visible in nearby areas, including southwest parts of Philadelphia.

Citywide MBand · 0:30
John 61. It's a check with fireboard. See if they got a call for a fire somewhere out in Southwest. It may be in a county. There's a large cloud of smoke filtering into the city from Southwest Philadelphia. I'm around Essenton Avenue now. John 64, it's in Sharon Hill, right off of 84, Fireboard's already on location. Received, sir. Thank you.1930.

Smoke from the blaze fire is spreading to nearby areas, according to police.

PPD SWest 12, 18 · 0:13
12-24. 12-24. Yes, in reference to the local, local on 3200 South 67th, that's just going to be in reference to the fire that's going on now in the county. The smoke is blowing over here. Okay, received.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 7600 Lindbergh Blvd.

Black smoke billows from a fire at the train yard. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Firefighters are actively battling the blaze at the train yard and shipping containers.

Incident reported at 7600 Lindbergh Blvd..

The Philadelphia Health Department shared the following recommendations as heavy smoke rises from the scene: - Avoid going outdoors as much as possible - If you must go outside, avoid excessive activity, such as jogging or running, and wear a mask, if available. - Close all windows and doors to minimize air pollution in your home. - Recirculate air with fans to avoid bringing more air pollution into your home.

NBC 10 Philadelphia has provided a more accurate location of the blaze - Industrial Drive and Hook Road in Darby.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Industrial Dr & Hook Rd.

Philadelphia police also confirm the blaze is located in Delaware County.

Police are being requested to assist with traffic control near the scrapyard fire.

Citywide JBand · 0:08
Yes sir, you have a unit that can help Delco, A4 and just for traffic control? Got a scrap piano on fire. Just a unit for traffic control, 8400 Lindbergh.
PPD SWest 12, 18 · 0:16
Proceed.Yes sir, you have a unit that can help with code 84 at Lindbergh for traffic control? We've got a scrapyard on fire. Need a unit for traffic control, 8400 Lindbergh. 1224. 1224, you got it. Received.Received.

Firefighters confirm the smoke is rising from the scene in Delaware County.

PFD South Fire · 0:30
Engine 40. Proceed, Engine 40. This appears to be smoke from Delaware County. We'll have an investigation to let them recall the box. That's affirmative. Attention, companies responding, 71st Street, Grays Avenue, with the exception of Engine 40, recall. Companies responding, 71st Street, Grays Avenue, with the exception of Engine 40, recall. Engine 41. Proceed, Engine 41. We're arriving from South Medic. Can you have a run in our local? Looks like 407. 33...

Smoke from the blaze is still visible in nearby areas, including southwest parts of Philadelphia.

Citywide MBand · 0:30
John 61. It's a check with fireboard. See if they got a call for a fire somewhere out in Southwest. It may be in a county. There's a large cloud of smoke filtering into the city from Southwest Philadelphia. I'm around Essenton Avenue now. John 64, it's in Sharon Hill, right off of 84, Fireboard's already on location. Received, sir. Thank you.1930.

Smoke from the blaze fire is spreading to nearby areas, according to police.

PPD SWest 12, 18 · 0:13
12-24. 12-24. Yes, in reference to the local, local on 3200 South 67th, that's just going to be in reference to the fire that's going on now in the county. The smoke is blowing over here. Okay, received.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 7600 Lindbergh Blvd.

Black smoke billows from a fire at the train yard. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Firefighters are actively battling the blaze at the train yard and shipping containers.

Incident reported at 7600 Lindbergh Blvd..

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Comments30

ShawnX_55thJul 15 at 10:30 AM

CSX train yard

Savage_WRJul 15 at 10:33 AM

@ShawnX_55th That’s what I was thinking fr. Freight train yard

PhiladelphiaUser408257010Jul 15 at 10:18 AM

Its a all hands in service box for the Philadelphia fire department full box 7600 Lindbergh blvd industrial train yard engine 69 is on the fireground operating on south fire south tac 1

OutsideIsNotSafeJul 15 at 1:50 PM

Another one!! This maybe intentional

GeoMitch2Jul 15 at 10:46 AM

Fire the camera man

ShawnX_55thJul 15 at 10:30 AM

CSX train yard

Savage_WRJul 15 at 10:33 AM

@ShawnX_55th That’s what I was thinking fr. Freight train yard

PhiladelphiaUser408257010Jul 15 at 10:18 AM

Its a all hands in service box for the Philadelphia fire department full box 7600 Lindbergh blvd industrial train yard engine 69 is on the fireground operating on south fire south tac 1

OutsideIsNotSafeJul 15 at 1:50 PM

Another one!! This maybe intentional

GeoMitch2Jul 15 at 10:46 AM

Fire the camera man

ShawnX_55thJul 15 at 10:30 AM

CSX train yard

Savage_WRJul 15 at 10:33 AM

@ShawnX_55th That’s what I was thinking fr. Freight train yard

PhiladelphiaUser408257010Jul 15 at 10:18 AM

Its a all hands in service box for the Philadelphia fire department full box 7600 Lindbergh blvd industrial train yard engine 69 is on the fireground operating on south fire south tac 1

OutsideIsNotSafeJul 15 at 1:50 PM

Another one!! This maybe intentional

GeoMitch2Jul 15 at 10:46 AM

Fire the camera man

ShawnX_55thJul 15 at 10:30 AM

CSX train yard

Savage_WRJul 15 at 10:33 AM

@ShawnX_55th That’s what I was thinking fr. Freight train yard

PhiladelphiaUser408257010Jul 15 at 10:18 AM

Its a all hands in service box for the Philadelphia fire department full box 7600 Lindbergh blvd industrial train yard engine 69 is on the fireground operating on south fire south tac 1

OutsideIsNotSafeJul 15 at 1:50 PM

Another one!! This maybe intentional

GeoMitch2Jul 15 at 10:46 AM

Fire the camera man

ShawnX_55thJul 15 at 10:30 AM

CSX train yard

Savage_WRJul 15 at 10:33 AM

@ShawnX_55th That’s what I was thinking fr. Freight train yard

PhiladelphiaUser408257010Jul 15 at 10:18 AM

Its a all hands in service box for the Philadelphia fire department full box 7600 Lindbergh blvd industrial train yard engine 69 is on the fireground operating on south fire south tac 1

OutsideIsNotSafeJul 15 at 1:50 PM

Another one!! This maybe intentional

GeoMitch2Jul 15 at 10:46 AM

Fire the camera man

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