After testing 61 compounds, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health says ̈the air quality is safe and possesses no threat to the public.”

Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) has announced four workers were injured. There were no deaths, the injuries were considered minor and treated by the company medical staff.

PES is the largest oil refining complex on the U.S Eastern seaboard.It processes approximately 335,000 barrels per day

According to NBC The fire happened 10 days after a small fire broke out in the refinery (on June 10). In the 150 years of PES in Philadelphia, there has been more than 10 incidents involving fire.

5.Protest

Environmentalists and community members have been protesting for a safety plan since an incident in 2016. PES website shows an Emergency preparedness paragraph saying: “ the most effective process for handling an emergency incident is to be prepared and trained before an incident ever occurs.''