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Six-Alarm Fire Tears Through Roselle Park Warehouse

Residents are urged to keep windows closed due to thick smoke from stored chemicals.

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.