Tire fire in Philadelphia sends black smoke into the sky near Port Richmond
Philadelphia dispatch said black smoke coming from Port Richmond Sunday afternoon was from a tire fire near Richmond and Cambria streets.
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Philadelphia dispatch said black smoke coming from Port Richmond Sunday afternoon was from a tire fire near Richmond and Cambria streets.
Black smoke from a fire in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section could be seen from miles away Sunday. Tires, brush and other debris burned, and no one was injured, officials say.
New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews and local fire departments are working to put out hot spots in a wildfire in Hopewell Township, Mercer County. The fire spread quickly because of windy conditions.
A class-action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of those impacted by last week's massive fire at SPS Technologies in Abington Township.
Whipping winds are helping to fuel wildfires in South Jersey, causing some people to leave their homes. The forest fire service said at least 50 acres have burned in the area of Fort Mott State Park in Pennsville Township. Crews have that fire 85% contained. Ryan Hughes explains that officials believe this fire may have been intentionally set.
New bodycam video shows the dramatic moments when Abington Police officers first arrived on the scene of the SPS Technologies fire on Monday, Feb. 17. These first responders raced into the building to make sure workers got out safely. Then they went door to door, checking on residents and instructing them on what to do next. It took five days to officially put the fire out.
Volunteer firefighters who battled the massive fire at a factory in Abington Township are sharing their harrowing accounts.
Firefighters in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, described the harrowing, days-long battle against the massive fire at SPS Technologies in Abington Township last week.
The drinking water and air quality around the site of an industrial fire in Abington Township are safe, according to test results from the Department of Environmental Protection.
The Malaysian restaurant posted on Instagram that it is closed because of fire damage but plans to reopen.
EMR Metal Recycling said a lithium-ion battery that was "wrongly delivered" to the Camden shredding facility was likely the cause of a massive fire on Feb. 21.
The massive fire that sparked at a Camden junkyard has been extinguished but one elected official says there's a larger issue that still needs to be put out.
The massive fire that sparked at a Camden junkyard has been extinguished. But one elected official says there's a larger issue that still needs to be put out. The fire on Friday sent plumes of thick black smoke into the sky forcing many to leave their homes. Frustrations are building as we've learned there have been multiple fires at this facility in the last few years. Ryan Hughes reports.
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited the site of the SPS Technologies facility in Abington Township this morning, following the explosion and fire earlier this week. Crews have been on-site for days and on Saturday, they extinguished all remaining hot spots. Demolition is now underway. During the governor's visit, he thanked law enforcement and first responders for their work in keeping the community safe.
The fire at SPS Technologies in Abington, Pennsylvania, that caused evacuation notices and a shelter-in-place is now under control, Abington Township said on Saturday.
Smoke from the fire at EMR Metal Recycling in South Camden was seen in Philadelphia and around South Jersey.
A fire at an apartment complex in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania sent residents out of their homes in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Philadelphia detectives are asking for help identifying the people seen in these images. After the Eagles Super Bowl game celebrations, these men set a bonfire at the intersection of 12th and Market around 1 a.m. The fire was extinguished by police and firefighters and no injuries were reported. If you recognize anyone, Philly police would like to hear from you.
Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections cited the unlicensed horse stables that caught fire in Southwest Philly in May but the stables continued to house horses.
Crews are still working to put out hotspots at SPS Technologies in Montgomery County, but thankfully flames from the blaze didn't reach the largest stores of volatile chemicals on the site, according to officials.
Smoke poured from this home on Marion Street in Elk Township near Glassboro around 8 Thursday morning. You can see the smoke flowing from every window. Officials said they are in the initial stage of the investigation into what caused the fire. No word yet on any injuries.
ACCT Philly said several other horses and animals were being kept at what it described as a "popup stable" at a redevelopment property in the city.
A man was charged with arson after a storage facility caught fire in Cape May Court House, New Jersey that damaged many units.
Officials are lifting evacuation notices in Montgomery County after asking people near SPS Technologies to leave their homes.
Smoke could be seen billowing from a home on the 500 block of Marion Street in Elk Township, near Glassboro, on Thursday.
Emir Balat, a senior who was enrolled virtually at Neshaminy High School, is facing federal terrorism charges connected to explosive devices discovered outside New York City's mayoral residence over the weekend.
Take some extra time Tuesday morning in the Philadelphia region due to the potential for dense fog.
The William Way LGBT Community Center on Spruce Street in Philadelphia will be knocked down and rebuilt.
Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored on three power plays in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
James Harden scored 21 points to become the ninth player in NBA history with more than 29,000 career points, and the Cavaliers cruised to a 115-101 victory over the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers.
Officials said Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, who are both from Bucks County, hoped to carry out a bigger attack than the Boston Marathon bombing.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was fatally shot after pulling over an erratic driver, officials said during a news conference early Monday morning.
The Philadelphia Eagles lost three defensive starters to free agency as the NFL's legal tampering period opened Monday.
Emir Balat, a senior who was enrolled virtually at Neshaminy High School, is facing federal terrorism charges connected to explosive devices discovered outside New York City's mayoral residence over the weekend.
Two people are dead, and several others were injured in a crash in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Monday night, police said.
Emir Balat, a senior who was enrolled virtually at Neshaminy High School, is facing federal terrorism charges connected to explosive devices discovered outside New York City's mayoral residence over the weekend.
The William Way LGBT Community Center on Spruce Street in Philadelphia will be knocked down and rebuilt.
Two people are dead, and several others were injured in a crash in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Monday night, police said.
Yentli Soto Albrecht has a rare genetic form of ALS and is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
A 12-year-old is at the hospital after he was shot in Philadelphia Monday afternoon, police said.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
After losing the ability to walk, Onaliese Cosme fought her way back onto the soccer pitch at Deptford High School in New Jersey.
There are several challenges in the investigation into the March 4 explosion at a Logan Township cocoa processing facility, officials say.
Camden County officials celebrated the opening of a new reentry release center designed to help people leaving jail as they return to the community.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Gas prices are spiking just days into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, with the nationwide average already up 22 cents per gallon in the last week, AAA says.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Yentli Soto Albrecht has a rare genetic form of ALS and is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored on three power plays in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
James Harden scored 21 points to become the ninth player in NBA history with more than 29,000 career points, and the Cavaliers cruised to a 115-101 victory over the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey does not have any fractures in his sprained right pinky, according to medical tests.
The Phillies and starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo agreed to a five-year contract extension Monday, according to a report.
The Philadelphia Eagles lost three defensive starters to free agency as the NFL's legal tampering period opened Monday.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly says Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be another warm day, but storms are on the way for later in the week. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Rebuilding the community center will keep its programs up and running for years and it will also be safer.
The crash happened at the intersection of 20th Street and Godfrey Avenue at around 8 p.m., according to Philadelphia police.
Two men from Bucks County were charged in an "ISIS-inspired" attack over the weekend outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence when homemade bombs ignited as protesters clashed.
Yentli Soto Albrecht is in a race against time in the research lab, searching for ways to fight ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease. She has a rare genetic form of the disease.