Firefighters Knock Down Smoky Scrapyard Fire In Bedminster

BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP, PA — Firefighters from at least a dozen companies responded to a large scrapyard fire early Wednesday afternoon at 6776 Old Easton Road in Bedminster Township.

The fire broke out just before 12:30 p.m. in a pile of tires and metal at Route 611 Metals, prompting a response from first responders from Bucks, Montgomery, and Hunterdon counties.

Due to the lack of water sources in the area, a tanker task force was set up with tankers and engines responding from across the three-county area. One firefighter was slightly injured but returned to his task shortly after being evaluated by EMS.

The fire was declared under control around 3:30 p.m., according to a Facebook posting by the Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company, which directed firefighting operations at the scene.

"The Bucks County HazMat Team and the PA Department of Environmental Protection were on site and found no concerns in the air, in the runoff water, or in surrounding areas," reported the fire company.

Route 611, which had been closed near the fire scene, reopened at 4 p.m. to traffic.

Among the companies assisting Plumsteadville at the scene were Doylestown Fire Company No. 1, Point Pleasant Fire Company, Ottsville Fire Company, Delaware Valley Fire Company (Erwinna), Dublin Fire Company, Hilltown Township Fire Company, Midway Volunteer Fire Company, and the Chalfont Fire Company.

Here are some photos from the fire scene courtesy of the Doylestown Fire Company No. 1 and the Point Pleasant Fire Company.

(Doylestown Fire Company No. 1)

(Point Pleasant Volunteer Fire Company)

(Point Pleasant Volunteer Fire Company)