Health officials say smoke over Philly from tire fire not hazardous, but urge caution

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

Residents say officials should have communicated in “real-time” and released details about air monitoring and chemicals at the plant sooner.

Philly’s air monitors did not detect a rise in unhealthy particulate pollution during Wednesday’s fire, officials say, but the closest monitor is two miles away.