Raging N.J. junkyard fire sent plume of thick smoke into air

Junkyard fire in Camden, New Jersey placed under control after producing smoke clouds seen in Philadelphia
A junkyard fire in Camden, New Jersey, was brought under control more than six hours after it broke out Friday evening, officials said. Smoke from the fire was visible across the region including in Philadelphia and around South Jersey.
‘Nerve wracking': Large junkyard fire in Camden sent black smoke into the air
Large black smoke clouds could be seen coming from a fire at a junkyard in Camden, New Jersey, on Friday afternoon. Residents are being urged to avoid the area.
Raging N.J. junkyard fire sent plume of thick smoke into the air
A four-alarm fire broke out at a junkyard in Camden on Friday evening, sending a giant plume of smoke into the air, causing evacuations, and sparking warnings from officials about air quality in the area.
Massive fire sends plumes of heavy smoke over Camden, NJ
CAMDEN, NJ (WPVI) -- A massive four-alarm fire sent plumes of heavy smoke across South Jersey on Friday. The call came in around 5 p.m. Friday for flames showing at the EMR metal recycling center on the 1400 block of South Front Street in Camden.
Junkyard fire in Camden, New Jersey causes large clouds of black smoke
Firefighters are continuing to battle a junkyard fire in Camden, New Jersey, Friday evening, according to Camden County emergency officials.
Junkyard fire sends plumes of heavy smoke over Camden
Crews are battling a massive two-alarm fire burning at a metal recycling center County, New Jersey. The call came in around 5 p.m. Friday for flames showing on the 1400 block of South Front Street. Chopper 6 was overhead as heavy plumes of smoke billowed into the air.
Lithium-ion battery likely caused massive junkyard fire in Camden, EMR Metal Recycling says
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Lithium-ion battery caused massive Camden scrapyard fire, company says
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Company cites lithium-ion battery as cause of major Camden blaze that spurred 100 families to evacuate
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Massive junkyard fire under control and extinguished, officials say
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Massive fire at EMR complex sends smoke billowing from South Camden
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