FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Current Status
CAMDEN, SC – September 22, 2025 – The City of Camden provides the following update regarding the incident at the DeRoyal plant:
Road Closure: The block in front of the DeRoyal plant remains closed to allow emergency responders and contractors to work safely and to keep the public safe.
Investigation: The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is handling the investigation and has given clearance for necessary operations to proceed at the site.
Emergency Response: Camden Fire Department personnel will remain on scene until conditions are deemed safe for both the public and working contractors. KBI Construction, hired by DeRoyal, continues to clear debris and take down the remaining walls that pose a threat.
Mutual Aid Support
Under the statewide Mutual Aid Agreement, Lancaster County and Newberry Fire Departments responded to provide coverage at Camden fire stations, ensuring continued emergency response capability for the community while Camden Fire Department resources were committed to the DeRoyal incident.
Acknowledgments
The City of Camden extends its sincere gratitude to all responding agencies who assisted during this event. We could not have accomplished what we did without the strong community of agencies that we have. A special thank you goes to Camden Police Department for providing critical support throughout the incident.
Public Safety
The City of Camden thanks the community for their continued understanding, patience, and cooperation in respecting the established perimeter and barricades around the incident area. Public compliance with these safety measures is essential for the protection of residents, emergency personnel, and contractors working at the site.
The City of Camden will continue to provide updates as the situation develops.