A pile of toxic debris grows in Camden. Residents, lawmakers say it’s environmental racism

“There have been way too many fires at EMR,” one neighbor said. “Nothing’s been done.”

“Their actions caused the … 4-story building to be fully engulfed in flames,” one first responder wrote in a report obtained by WHYY News.

Neighbors reported difficulty breathing, headaches and lingering odors in the aftermath of the massive blaze.