Massive fire sends plumes of heavy smoke over Camden, NJ​on February 22, 2025 at 9:01 am

CAMDEN, NJ (WPVI) — Crews are still battling a massive four-alarm fire burning at a metal recycling center in Camden County, New Jersey.

The call came in around 5 p.m. Friday for flames showing on the 1400 block of South Front Street in Camden.

Chopper 6 was overhead as heavy plumes of smoke billowed into the air.

Chopper 6: Massive junkyard fire sends plumes of smoke over Camden, NJ

The smoke could be seen across the Delaware River in Philadelphia. Wind gusts of 30mph sent the smoke into Haddonfield, Ashland, Somerdale and Voorhees.

Nearly 20 fire companies are working to contain the blaze, but officials said winds and water access have been a challenge.

“It’s a little difficult because we don’t have enough hydrants in the area because we’re isolated inside of a yard, so we’ve got to transport water from the hydrants,” said Camden Fire Chief Jesse Flax.

No injuries have been reported.

Residents who are feeling ill can seek shelter at the Hilton Garden Inn in Camden.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Camden County police say the corner of 2nd St. and Atlantic Ave. is closed to traffic. Drivers are urged to avoid streets in this area.

Stay with Action News as we continue to follow this developing story.