Overview

• State and local authorities are combing through gas infrastructure on Parkview Avenue to pinpoint the blast’s origin
• No injuries were reported after residents evacuated under flash-flood warnings several hours before the explosion
• Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency as torrential rains overwhelmed roadways and prompted widespread flash-flood alerts
• Floodwaters have largely subsided in North Plainfield, allowing emergency crews to clear debris and inspect damaged properties
• Local agencies and the Red Cross have mobilized relief efforts to support displaced families and restore essential services