Hazmat situation declared in North Philly

Firefighters responding to a hazmat incident at a North Philadelphia plastic-materials and resins manufacturing facility Thursday night are restricting vehicle traffic in the area, authorities said.

Firefighters were called at 6:17 p.m. to Purolite Corp., 3620 G St., for a hazmat situation. No further information was immediately available on the nature of the problem.

Police had said residents on nearby blocks were being told to shelter in place.

Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel said only the 3600 block of G Street was evacuated.

At 9:08 p.m., Samantha Phillips, director of emergency management for the city, tweeted: "Take this message seriously. Avoid the area until further notice. Potentially dangerous condition."

- Robert Moran