Crews respond to large junkyard fire in Philadelphia | VIDEO

Saturday, June 1, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A large fire broke out at a junkyard in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section on Saturday.

It happened just after 6 p.m. at a junkyard on the 3500 block of Richmond Street.

Upon arrival, firefighters say they saw heavy smoke in the air and debris on fire.

Video from the scene also shows a large blaze in the junkyard, as well as dark smoke coming from the flames.

There is no word yet on what started the fire. No further information has been released.
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