UPDATE: A massive fire at a Philadelphia recycling center is now under control after closing streets and sending plumes of smoke into the air.
The three-alarm fire started at Martin Recycling along the 2200 block of Fraley Street at 3:38 p.m., sending plumes of black smoke into the air.Tacony Street was closed in both directions between Vankirk and Bridge streets as firefighters battled the flames. The I-95 exit ramp at Aramingo Avenue was also closed.
Officials with the Philadelphia Health Department warned nearby residents to close their windows and avoid the area.The Health Department sent inspectors to the fire to collect air samples and assess the air quality for any potential threat. They have not yet identified any hazardous substances but are still collecting samples as a precautionary measure.
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