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Smoke rises from a scrapyard fire at EMR Camden City on May 29, 2026. Photo Credit: Ed Hutchinson, reprinted with permission.

Judge Rules EMR Can Reopen with Safety Fixes, but Leaves Room for City to Suspend Its License

The ruling overturns the decision by Camden City Council to suspend operations at the scrap metal processor, but makes its reopening contingent upon a number of operating changes. Plus, Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a new bill regulating scrap metal facilities that will force EMR to comply with additional fire safety measures. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...

By Matt Skoufalos | July 8, 2026
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