A large brush fire is spreading in the Sunoco refinery area in West Deptford
Gloucester County emergency managers described the fire as "extremely large," with smoke plumes and ash spreading as far as Glassboro and Washington Township.
A large brush fire was spreading in the area of the Sunoco refinery in West Deptford, Gloucester County Saturday.
Smoke plumes and ash had spread as far south as Glassboro and Washington Township, according to a post on the Gloucester County Emergency Management Facebook page. Smoke could be seen from Center City Philadelphia, as well.
“A vast number of resources throughout Gloucester County are on the scene or responding fighting the fire and protecting structures,” the county post said.
That includes multiple fire boats from both the New Jersey and Philadelphia sides of the Delaware River, as well as teams from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, who are also assisting, the post said.
Emergency management officials cautioned that conditions are subject to change or can worsen due to the high winds or the fire conditions.
Those with health or breathing problems stay indoors and shut windows if they’re sensitive to smoke, emergency managers said.