Firefighters battling fire at scrapyard just outside of Philadelphia
DARBY, Pa. - Firefighters are battling a massive fire that engulfed a scrapyard just outside of Philadelphia on Wednesday morning.
What we know:
Crews responded to a scrapyard on Industrial Drive in the Darby Borough of Delaware County.
Firefighters used ladder trucks to battle thick black smoke and heavy flames overwhelming the facility.
What we don't know:
It's unknown at this time how the fire started or if there are any injuries.
What you can do:
Officials have urged nearby residents to avoid exposure to potentially harmful smoke.
It's advised that residents should avoid going outside and close all windows and doors.
Officials also suggest recirculating air with fans to avoid bringing pollutants into your home.
Air quality in the Philadelphia area was already expected to be poor from Canadian wildfire smoke.