Belleville Warehouse Fire Triggers State of Emergency and School Closures
A massive fire erupted in a mattress warehouse in Belleville, New Jersey, leading to a state of emergency declaration. The fire, which started in the warehouse, spread to multiple buildings and homes, causing significant damage and power outages. The blaze, which has been burning for over 48 hours, has raised air quality concerns in the area. Newly obtained video footage from a Ring camera shows the moments before the fire erupted, with a worker attempting to extinguish the flames. No civilian injuries have been reported, but some firefighters have been treated for smoke inhalation and exhaustion. Belleville public schools have been closed for two days due to the ongoing emergency.