A massive explosion in Hillside, New Jersey, triggered a five-alarm fire that spread to several businesses on Tuesday, October 14, CBS News reported A shocking video of the fire has surfaced on social media. Residents in the area have been advised to stay indoors to avoid exposure to chemicals and tires burning
Residents in the area are urged to stay indoors due to chemicals and tires burning.
According to Hillside Mayor Dahlia Vertreese, there was a large explosion inside an autobody shop at the corner of Maple and Conklin avenues just after 7 p.m.
"When I walked to the corner, the fire was rising up, and they poured water on it to let it go down, then we heard the explosion," witness Tanya Cues said.
Vertreese said the fire spread down the block to Winans Avenue, damaging six or seven businesses. Several homes were also damaged, and about 31 residents have been displaced.
