Residents within one mile of Miller Chemical and Fertilizer Corp. in Conewago Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, have been advised as a precautionary measure to continue to stay inside as heavy smoke continued to rise from a chemical fire burning since early Monday morning June 8. According to Adams County Emergency Management, businesses within the one-mile radius should also remain closed as the advisory remained in effect in both York and Adams counties.
Latest word was the fire was under control but was allowed to continue as a controlled burn Fire officials stated that continued air monitoring has not found toxic chemicals released into the air but the smoke could pose complications to individuals with existing respiratory illness or vulnerabilities.
Damage to the facility was reported as extensive.