One bright spot emerges days after the fire and explosion at the 600,000-square-foot SPS Technologies facility in Abington, Pennsylvania on Monday — flames did not reach the largest stores of volatile chemicals on the site,

Residents of Abington, Jenkintown and Cheltenham were ordered to shelter in place and schools were closed for the day.

The EPA and DEP will continue to monitor air and water conditions to ensure public safety. No hazards have been detected in the area surrounding the fire and the area has been deemed safe,”