Class-action lawsuit filed against SPS Technologies following massive fire
A class-action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of those impacted by last week's massive fire at SPS Technologies in Abington Township.
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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.
The fire broke out Wednesday morning inside one home before spreading to a second home in the Homestead at Mansfield community.
Video shared on social media showed thick black smoke billowing from a building on Shunpike Road in Middle Township.
Two homes in Mansfield, Burlington County were destroyed by heavy flames early Wednesday morning. A house fire started around 1:30 a.m. along Wagon Wheel Circle in the Homestead at Mansfield neighborhood. The blaze then spread to the second home. Multiple nearby homes were evacuated out of an abundance of caution. The fire is now under control. Still no word on injuries or the cause.
Bryce Harper hit his 377th career home run and Jhoan Duran worked a perfect ninth for his 13th save to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres.
Voters in New Jersey headed to the polls Tuesday for the primary election.
One person is dead and two others were taken to the hospital after a crash involving multiple vehicles in Bensalem on Tuesday.
The goal of The Print Center in Philadelphia is to make people reflect and examine America's democracy.
Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia will open enrollment to students of all genders starting in 2027-2028, the school announced.
Voters in New Jersey headed to the polls Tuesday for the primary election.
Bryce Harper hit his 377th career home run and Jhoan Duran worked a perfect ninth for his 13th save to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres.
A shooting in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has left a suspect dead and two officers wounded Tuesday, Mayor Marty Small Sr. said.
One person is dead and two others were taken to the hospital after a crash involving multiple vehicles in Bensalem on Tuesday.
The goal of The Print Center in Philadelphia is to make people reflect and examine America's democracy.
One person is dead and two others were taken to the hospital after a crash involving multiple vehicles in Bensalem on Tuesday.
The goal of The Print Center in Philadelphia is to make people reflect and examine America's democracy.
Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia will open enrollment to students of all genders starting in 2027-2028, the school announced.
An appeals court will determine whether the National Park Service can change the exhibit or must fully restore the original display.
Philadelphia leaders, past and present, say they're ready for the FIFA World Cup and provided their safety plan on Tuesday.
Voters in New Jersey headed to the polls Tuesday for the primary election.
Crews are still searching for a 14-year-old who went missing while swimming in Wildwood, New Jersey.
Here are the results for the Primary Day races in New Jersey.
Residents across Salem County are demanding answers after two police K9s suddenly died.
A shooting in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has left a suspect dead and two officers wounded Tuesday, Mayor Marty Small Sr. said.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
Penn is the official medical provider for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, and the city has been preparing for the event for years.
More than 1,000 people turned out for the 12th annual Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
The FDA approved an inhaled needle-free insulin and a Delaware County teenager was part of the four year clinical trial.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
Bryce Harper hit his 377th career home run and Jhoan Duran worked a perfect ninth for his 13th save to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres.
A.J. Brown broke his silence on his relationship with Jalen Hurts one day after the Eagles traded the star wide receiver to the Patriots.
Philadelphia leaders, past and present, say they're ready for the FIFA World Cup and provided their safety plan on Tuesday.
Freshly acquired New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown was all smiles Tuesday after his first practice with his new team.
Cristopher Sánchez has been on a remarkable streak, pitching 44 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
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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.
The shooting is under investigation by the New Jersey Attorney General's Office.
The underground corridor linking SEPTA's 15th Street/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations in Center City Philadelphia reopened Tuesday after being closed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The teen's grandmother identified him as Davoris Carter and said he was just about to graduate from middle school.
One art gallery in Philadelphia is starting a conversation about the state of American democracy by using printmaking.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Tuesday night.