Massive fire spreads through Belleville homes
Crews from multiple fire departments responded.
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Flames spread quickly through a Belleville home early Thursday morning, engulfing multiple structures as firefighters battled to bring the blaze under control.
The fire erupted around 3 a.m. on Crescent Terrace. A neighbor said he was inside his home when he suddenly heard “popping noises.” He went outside and said he saw “a house up in flames and a huge plume of smoke” with flames everywhere.
The neighbor said he was concerned about the fire spreading.
Crews from multiple towns responded to provide mutual aid, including Bloomfield, Nutley and Newark. Several streets were blocked as first responders from around the region arrived to assist in bringing the fire under control.
This is a developing story. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
