At least 6 injured after reported explosion in Logan Township, NJ; shelter-in-place issued

LOGAN TWP., N.J. (WPVI) — At least six people were injured after a reported building explosion in Logan Township, New Jersey, on Wednesday.

There was no immediate word on their conditions.

The incident has forced a shelter-in-place order in the area.

Gloucester County Emergency Management said first responders are at the scene on Heron Drive.

Residents and businesses within a two-mile radius of Heron Drive and High Hill Road are asked to shelter in place until further notice.

Video obtained by Action News shows a large plume of black smoke rising from a building.

The nature of the explosion is not yet known.