Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery Fires and Explosions; 3100 Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
3100 Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA | 2019-Jun-21
Initial Notification: On 21 June 2019, USCG Sector Delaware Bay notified the NOAA SSC of a fire, followed by several explosions at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery, located in SW Philadelphia. A shelter in place has been issued and several adjacent roadways and bridges have been closed. USCG has requested smoke plume modeling support.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Chemical |
| Products of concern: | Butane |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | Unknown gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 39° 54.87′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 75° 13.07′ West |