Crews battle major fire at chemical plant, section of N.J. highway closed

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Crews battle major fire in Passaic, section of N.J. highway closed

Noah Cohen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Firefighters were battling a major blaze at a chemical plant Friday night in Passaic, near Route 21, according to city Mayor Hector Lora. The mayor, who was at the scene near Passaic Street and Columbia Avenue, asked residents to keep their windows closed and avoid the area. “The fire continues to rage,” Lora said shortly after 9 p.m. “It is an extremely difficult and challenging fire.”The exact kind of chemicals involved was not clear and it was unknown if anyone was hurt.

The fire has reached at least three-alarms, according to Lora, who said firefighters from several communities were called to help. Multiple videos shared on social media showed a building engulfed in flames.website. More details were not immediately available.

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