(AmericanProsperity.com) – Nearby residents are dreading possible exposure to hazardous material after a massive fire broke out at an aerospace company in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Watch the dramatic video down below.
The fire swallowed SPS Technologies’ 560,000-square-foot facility, which produces metal components and fasteners for the aerospace industry.
Witnesses reported an explosion within the building, followed by heavy smoke and flames visible from the warehouse roof.
“Smoke and particulates from this fire is filtering across the area. For this reason, a shelter in place order has been initiated and is currently in effect until this incident is under control,” police said.
The incident has sparked concerns about the facility’s safety protocols and the potential risks posed to the surrounding area.
Due to air quality concerns, local authorities have issued a shelter-in-place order for the surrounding area and closed schools in the Abington and Jenkintown districts.
Businesses within a 1-mile radius have also been shuttered, potentially dealing a blow to the local economy.
While officials claim that all employees have been accounted for and no injuries have been reported, the incident has disrupted daily life for many residents.
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) services have been suspended on multiple Regional Rail lines.
The disruption has caused cascading delays throughout the system and inconvenienced hardworking commuters.
Adding to the concerns surrounding this incident, it has been revealed that the Environmental Protection Agency fined SPS Technologies nearly $110,000 in 2023 for violations related to hazardous waste storage and marking at the site.
This information raises questions about the company’s overall commitment to safety.
As hazmat crews monitor the air quality, many residents are left wondering about the long-term health implications of this incident.
The Abington Township Police Detective Division and the Township Fire Marshal’s office are investigating the cause of the fire, which remains unknown at this time.
“Please keep all of our brave first responders as well as any employees that were in the building in your thoughts and prayers and please avoid the area!” stated Abington Township Ward 6 commissioner Jeffrey Browne.
As the community awaits more information, this incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers lurking in industrial facilities and the need for robust safety measures to protect American workers and families.
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