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Camden Community Marches for Accountability After Scrapyard Fire

3/7/2025

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Residents near Camden's Waterfront are outraged and seeking answers after a devastating fire at the EMR Recycling scrapyard on February 21, which led to the evacuation of over 100 people. The blaze intensified when employees mishandled burning materials. In response, the community is organizing a march to hold EMR accountable, especially after the company postponed a crucial meeting with them.

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Story summary

Residents near Camden's Waterfront are outraged and seeking answers after a devastating fire at the EMR Recycling scrapyard on February 21, which led to the evacuation of over 100 people. The blaze intensified when employees mishandled burning materials. In response, the community is organizing a march to hold EMR accountable, especially after the company postponed a crucial meeting with them.