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Oil Sheen Reported in Codorus Creek After Massive J&K Salvage Fire in York County

Officials are investigating possible contamination following nine hours of firefighting.

Overview

  • The blaze at J&K Salvage on Kings Mill Road was reported just before 2 p.m. Wednesday in Spring Garden Township.
  • York Area United Fire and Rescue led the response with mutual aid, and command requested tanker support to bolster water supply.
  • Thick black smoke was visible for miles and witnesses reported hearing explosions as the fire spread.
  • No injuries were reported, and the fire damaged parts of the structure as vehicles and trailers on the property burned.
  • A rainbow-colored sheen consistent with oil was observed Thursday in Codorus Creek, with officials noting up to 20 oil containers were affected and environmental testing underway.