DEVELOPING NEWS: A massive chemical fire is burning in Passaic, New Jersey. Residents are being told to shut their windows. At least one firefighter has been injured.
The company manufactures gaming and hospitality furniture for casinos and bingo halls and is connected to a chlorine manufacturer.
Firefighters say the main building where the fire broke out has collapsed.
Large fire at a chemical plant in Passaic New Jersey. The mayor is asking nearby residence to keep their windows closed. @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/mLVrSjdwql
— Nick Caloway (@NickJCaloway) January 15, 2022
MASSIVE FIRE: A fire broke out at a chemical factory in Passaic, New Jersey on Friday officials reported. Local authorities have instructed nearby residents to close their windows. Click the link in bio to read more on this story. https://t.co/n2swbIxwWH pic.twitter.com/gMNSwG4Nul
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 15, 2022
Breaking: Chemical plant blaze in Passaic, New Jersey, is now an 8-alarm fire. Nearby residents are being evacuated. pic.twitter.com/W8tjT1A8mo
— PM Breaking News (@PMBreakingNews) January 15, 2022
A six-alarm fire erupted at a New Jersey chemical plant. Passaic area residents were evacuated amid the risk of toxic fumes and explosions. https://t.co/aZekcXolfB
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) January 15, 2022
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— Justin Derevyanik (@justinhfd126) January 15, 2022
@katesobko @northjersey #passaic #fire pic.twitter.com/5WrwR8DAP5
— Richie Rich (@RichardCalle_) January 15, 2022