Firefighters in Philadelphia are battling a massive junkyard fire that has raised air quality concerns for nearby residents.
Firefighters from the Philadelphia Fire Department were called to the junkyard near the intersection of Harbison and Torresdale avenues around 3:30 p.m. Officials instructed residents that live near the fire to avoid the area and stay inside as much as possible. The city has dispatched inspectors to check the air quality for potentially hazardous materials.
If going outside is unavoidable, the city advised resident that strenuous exercise and areas of high congestion should be limited. People with underlying medical conditions should monitor for symptoms, including trouble breathing, nausea, and dizziness. Air quality in and around Philadelphia was already poor due to the burning wildfires in Halifax, Nova Scotia thatThe fire caused street closures just before Wednesday rush hour traffic. The Office of Emergency Management said Tacony Street is closed in both directions between Van Kirk and Bridge streets, and the I-95 exit ramp has been shutdown.
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