Two people suffered serious burns and were receiving medical treatment. Authorities said there were reports that a third person might still be inside the structure.
An explosion at an industrial site in Logan Township, New Jersey, on Wednesday prompted authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order for residents and businesses within a two-mile radius of Heron Drive and High Hill Road. Officials said the order was issued after a building explosion at the Pureland Industrial Complex. Early reports suggested the blast may have occurred at Savita Naturals, a company based at the site.
NBC10 Philadelphia reported that at least four people were injured in the explosion. Social media images showed thick smoke rising above the warehouse district as emergency crews responded.
In a post on X, one account said: “At this time numerous emergency crews are on the scene in Logan Township, New Jersey, after a massive explosion was reported at the Pureland Industrial Complex. Authorities have issued a shelter-in-place order for a 2-mile radius as first responders work the scene. Early reports indicate two people have suffered severe burns, and one individual may still be trapped inside the facility.”
A local resident wrote: “Building in Pureland warehouse district blew up. Either Omega Engineering or Savita Naturals (they do extraction for CBD). Happened right behind my warehouse.”
Savita Naturals describes itself as a CBD extraction facility. On its official LinkedIn page, the company says it uses butane, propane and ethanol in its processes.
Witnesses described feeling the force of the blast several miles away.
“Down the street from my house…it felt like someone crashed into my garage, my whole house shook! I thought it was an earthquake! Prayers to all involved,” one person wrote on Facebook.
