Day: June 21, 2019

Update on the PES Fire:

Based on results of samples taken this morning, the Health Department has no findings that would suggest there is a threat to the public health as a result of today’s fire.

— Philadelphia Department of Public Health (@PHLPublicHealth) June 21, 2019

Additional samples were taken and transported to the Air Management Services Lab. We are awaiting the results of the tests being run and will release the interpretation of the results as soon as it is available.

— Philadelphia Department of Public Health (@PHLPublicHealth) June 21, 2019

Regarding this morning's PES fire:

Air Management Services was on-scene immediately and took air samples. Preliminary testing at the refinery, and in the community around, found no ambient carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons (combustibles), or hydrogen sulfides.

— Philadelphia Department of Public Health (@PHLPublicHealth) June 21, 2019

The Health Department has no findings that would point to any immediate danger in the surrounding community at this time, and the City is NOT recommending evacuation or shelter-in-place.

— Philadelphia Department of Public Health (@PHLPublicHealth) June 21, 2019