Chemical process triggers fire response at cherry hill facility, no public threat found

Chemical Process Triggers Fire Response at Cherry Hill Facility, No Public Threat Found

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June 30, 2026

Hazardous materials teams responded after smoke and an odor were reported at an industrial facility, but officials determined there was no danger to the public.

Cherry Hill, NJ – The Cherry Hill Fire Department responded to a reported building fire Monday evening at an industrial facility on Hollywood Avenue, where firefighters determined smoke and an odor were caused by a routine chemical process rather than an active fire.

Crews were dispatched to 616 Hollywood Avenue and arrived within approximately five minutes, where they encountered a light haze of smoke and an odor coming from the building.

HazMat teams monitored air quality

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After investigating, firefighters determined the smoke and odor resulted from an issue involving a routine chemical process inside the facility.

The Cherry Hill Fire Department’s Hazardous Materials Unit, assisted by the Camden City Fire Department and Camden County Public Safety HazMat teams, conducted air quality monitoring while working with plant personnel to safely resolve the situation.

Officials said air monitoring confirmed there was no threat to public health.

Nearby residents advised to remain indoors

As a precaution, emergency responders contacted residents living near the facility and advised them to remain indoors until the odor dissipated.

The incident was brought under control approximately 90 minutes after firefighters arrived.

No injuries were reported among plant employees, nearby residents, or emergency responders.


Key Points

  • Cherry Hill firefighters responded to reports of smoke and an odor at a facility on Hollywood Avenue.
  • Officials determined the issue stemmed from a routine chemical process, not an active fire.
  • Air monitoring found no threat to public health, and no injuries were reported.

Related: Cherry Hill Fire Department, Cherry Hill, Camden City Fire Department, Camden County Public Safety, HazMat

Sources: Cherry Hill Fire Department.

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