Camden City to Sign $6.7M Deal with EMR After February Fire; Residents Seek Assurances

The agreement pours millions into a Waterfront South neighborhood that’s borne the brunt of six fires in nine years at the metal recycling facility, and is supported by legislative changes that could sharpen the teeth of enforcement actions. Neighbors want accountability from the business. The fire marshal’s report describes chaotic circumstances at the scene, including EMR workers ignoring instructions from firefighters and spreading flaming debris.

April 18, 2025