SOUTH HARRISON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A propane leak at a commercial group home prompted an emergency response and evacuation Tuesday after a tree fell on a 500-gallon tank, causing significant valve damage.
The incident occurred on Fislerville Road between Route 77 and Commissioners Road. Hazmat teams from multiple fire departments responded, with Cherry Hill Fire Department conducting a controlled burn-off of the leaked propane.
Emergency crews, including Gloucester County and Camden County Hazmat Task Force units, worked to contain the leak and suppress vapors. Initial response efforts were led by fire companies from Harrisonville, Woolwich, and Ferrell.
There were no injuries or additional evacuations reported, and the roadway has since reopened.