Live updates: At least 4 hurt in building explosion in South Jersey
Mar 04, 2026
What to KnowFour people are in critical condition following an explosion at the Savita Naturals building on the 600 block of Heron Drive in Logan Township, New Jersey, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The impact of the explosion was felt throughout Gloucester County and the entire tri-state area.Four pe
ople who were inside the facility were injured during the explosion and taken to area hospitals. They were all listed in critical condition. A fifth person in a nearby facility also experienced a medical emergency and was taken to the hospital.The owners of Savita Naturals believe that everyone who was at the facility is accounted for and investigators don’t believe anyone is missing.A shelter-in-place was ordered for residents and businesses in a two-mile radius near the explosion along Heron Drive and High Hill Road as air monitoring was conducted at and near the facility. No hazards were detected in the air and the shelter-in-place was lifted shortly before 5 p.m.Savita Naturals is a company that processes cocoa butter for the chocolate industry and a large amount of propane is stored at the facility. Officials have not yet determined a cause for the explosion, however.
Four people were hurt in an explosion at the Savita Naturals building in Logan Township, New Jersey, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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