Emergency crews were responding to a fire that broke out at an Upper Merion chemical plant Wednesday morning.
Officials said a tanker truck caught fire at the plant on River Road. Police were keeping people at a distance, but smoke from the fire could be seen from miles away.
Police were also detouring traffic at Front Street and Balligomingo Road.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
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