EMR
Coverage of EMR in the Nexus archive.
- Fire burns at EMR junkyard in Delaware County
A large junkyard fire at EMR's facility in Darby Township, Delaware County, sent black smoke toward Philadelphia on Wednesday. Dozens of firefighters from nine companies responded, containing the fire by 11 a.m. and knocking it down by 11:30 a.m. EMR, a multinational scrap metal recycling company, has faced criticism for past fires in New Jersey that caused evacuations and health issues.
- EMR can restart its fire-prone Camden scrapyard after it ensures sprinkler system works, judge says
EMR, a scrap metal recycling company in Camden, can restart its metal shredder after a judge required the company to ensure its fire suppression system is operational and implement safety recommendations. The decision follows multiple fires at the facility, which have caused hazardous pollution and evacuations for nearby residents.
- Camden City Council rejects settlement with scrapyard operator EMR
Camden City Council rejected a proposed settlement with EMR, a scrap metal recycling company, which would have allowed its paused shredding facility to reopen. The council voted against the agreement amid concerns over environmental justice, multiple fires at EMR's facilities in the Waterfront South neighborhood, and health impacts on residents.
- Camden City Council to decide whether to allow scrapyard EMR to resume operations after repeated fires
Camden City Council will decide whether to allow EMR, a scrap metal shredding facility with a history of multiple fires, to resume operations. The proposed settlement includes safety measures like 24/7 fire watch, reduced pile height limits, and improved fire response protocols. Residents and activists have called for the facility to be shut down permanently due to health and safety concerns.
- Up in smoke: Camden suspends operations at EMR’s junkyard after 14 fires. Residents want ‘noxious emissions’ gone for good
Camden has suspended operations at EMR’s junkyard after 14 fires, with residents demanding an end to noxious emissions. Resident Christina Allen described experiencing smoke and ash from a recent fire, which darkened the sky and smelled like burning plastic.
- EMR sues city of Camden over junkyard license suspension after 2-alarm fire
EMR, a scrap metal recycling company, sued the city of Camden over the suspension of its junkyard license following a two-alarm fire at its facility in May. The city cited multiple fires at EMR's facilities since 2020 as justification, while EMR claims the suspension violated its due process rights. Residents also filed a class action lawsuit against the company over emissions, and officials demanded the facility be shut down.
- ‘Too little, too late’: Residents and advocates urge Camden to permanently shut down scrap metal recycler
Camden residents and advocates urged City Council to permanently shut down EMR, a scrap metal recycler linked to over a dozen fires since 2020. The council passed a resolution supporting a statement from local and state officials calling for the facility's closure, while the city suspended EMR's license and issued a cease operations order.
- City of Camden issues cease operations order to EMR after two-alarm fire
The City of Camden issued a cease operations order to EMR, a scrap metal recycling company, following a two-alarm fire at its Delaware River facility. EMR had voluntarily paused operations at the site, and local officials called for full shutdown due to repeated fires and public nuisance concerns.
- Camden plans to revoke an EMR business license after latest fire, city councilman says
Camden City Council plans to revoke the business license of EMR, a scrap metal recycler, following a recent fire at its facility. The decision comes after over a dozen fires at EMR's facilities in Camden over the past five years, prompting calls from officials for the company to cease operations. EMR's CEO stated the revocation does not reflect the company's progress or community commitments.