Overview
- Flames erupted Thursday evening at Crossfield Products on Valley Road near Westfield Avenue in Roselle Park and escalated to a six-alarm response.
- Roselle Park’s mayor said early explosions came from propane tanks, resins and oils stored at the flooring materials facility, producing heavy black smoke.
- Authorities reported no injuries and evacuated homes across the street as a precaution.
- Cranford police closed North Avenue in both directions heading into Roselle Park, while Garden State Parkway entrances and exits in Cranford remained open.
- Fire crews and investigators remained on scene Friday morning managing hazards and monitoring air quality as the cause remains under investigation.