A large fire broke out at Monroe Energy's Trainer refinery in Pennsylvania on June 25, prompting a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. The Delta Air Lines subsidiary reports no community health risks from its air monitoring, while firefighters continue battling the blaze that started in a process unit pump room.
Fire extinguished and shelter-in-place advisory lifted with no ongoing threat to community.
Jun 25, 6:17 PM ETThe fire at the Monroe Energy Trainer refinery was contained by around 1:30-2:44 p.m. on June 25; shelter-in-place advisory for residents within a half-mile remains active with possible ongoing road closures.
Trainer Borough Police described conditions as reaching a "nuisance" level and advised residents living within a half mile of the refinery to shelter in place.
Officials in the nearby borough of Marcus Hook urged people to steer clear of the area, though no evacuation orders have been issued.
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