One of the two chemical facilities engulfed in flames reportedly produces chlorine
A large fire broke out at a chemical plant in Passaic, New Jersey, with nearby residents urged to stay inside with their windows closed. One of the facilities burning reportedly has a major chlorine stockpile.
Despite warnings for local residents to stay inside, a large crowd of people – including young children – could be seen outside observing the flames.
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
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Breaking: Chemical plant blaze in Passaic, New Jersey, is now an 8-alarm fire. Nearby residents are being evacuated. pic.twitter.com/WQfTM18HIo
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The blaze, which was eventually upgraded to a 10-alarm fire, triggered evacuation of the nearby homes. The building reportedly collapsed onto itself under the flames. Photos from the scene show its scorched debris lightning up the night skies.
#Update The factory blaze in PASSAIC, New Jersey has been upgraded to an 10-Alarm Fire.
The 3 story building has fully collapsed on itself, according to fire rescue radio transmissions.
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