Marcus Hook fire LIVE: Monroe refinery in flames as huge plume of smoke fills sky

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The fire has spread rapidly.

17:34, Thu, Jun 25, 2026 Updated: 17:34, Thu, Jun 25, 2026

Refinery fire

Refinery fire (Image: X)

A huge fire has erupted at an oil refinery in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, as a huge plume of smoke fills the sky. The incident happened at the industrial complex along the Delaware River.

Emergency teams acted quickly to contain a refinery fire, triggering a significant response involving multiple local fire departments and emergency management authorities.

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11 mins ago17:34 Astha Saxena

Residents urged to avoid the area

The borough of Marcus Hook has reportedly asked residents to avoid the area.

12 mins ago17:33 Astha Saxena

All about Marcus Hook

Marcus Hook is a small borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, situated along the Delaware River about 20 miles (32 km) south of Philadelphia.

It is commonly known as “The Cornerstone of Pennsylvania” because of its location at the southeastern edge of the state. The borough has a population of roughly 2,400 to 2,500 residents, covers an area of about 1.6 square miles, and is characterized as a riverfront industrial community with residential neighborhoods and a modest business district.

21 mins ago17:24 Astha Saxena

Where did the incident happen?

The incident happened at the industrial complex along the Delaware River.

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36 mins ago17:09 Astha Saxena