A massive fire has destroyed the iconic Marcal Paper Factory in Elmwood Park, NJ.
The fire was first reported just before 5:00PM and is believed to have started in the main building on the campus. The roof of that building collapsed around 6:30PM, according to officials.
Fire crews have retreated from the perimeter of the fire and have said that they will let it burn itself out due to how large the fire is. Fire officials say that they are worried about collapsing parts of the building and explosions from the propane tanks that are inside the factory.
Residents who live near the plant have been evacuated from their homes as a safety precaution.
The fire has caused heavy smoke condition on area roads, and the ramp on I-80 to Exit 61 was closed in both directions.
The fire is the second reported this month at the site. In 2017, more than 100 firefighters were called to extinguish a blaze at the plant.
The Marcal Paper Plant in Elmwood Park, NJ appears to have just collapsed. Wind is whipping and carrying embers several blocks. Neighbors say fire has spread to nearby homes @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/WKCKycWimX
— Jessica Layton (@JLaytonTV) January 31, 2019
Coming in for landing into Newark above the 7-alarm Marcal Paper warehouse fire. Hope they’re able to contain it soon. pic.twitter.com/s7fK1yAHp9
— Alex King (@AlKingMe) January 31, 2019
Wind has been an impossible factor in fighting this fire. And all the paper products inside are fanning the unforgiving flames at #MarcalPaper in Elmwood Park, NJ @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/ebBsht28zf
— Jessica Layton (@JLaytonTV) January 31, 2019
BREAKING VIDEO: Marcal Paper Multiple Alarm Fire in Elmwood Park, Bergen N.J. Credit: Paul Anderson pic.twitter.com/9Y9CbSFk74
— N. Jerzy Fire Alert (@NJerzyFireAlert) January 31, 2019
Fire still going Pray for our heroes are freezing Our First responders Marcal Paper Factory pic.twitter.com/NBoDtJK850
— NJ Coco La Rumbera (@NJcocolarumbera) January 31, 2019
BREAKING VIDEO: Marcal Paper Multiple Alarm Fire in Elmwood Park, Bergen N.J. Credit: Anthony Molnar pic.twitter.com/ikjsGopVEq
— N. Jerzy Fire Alert (@NJerzyFireAlert) January 31, 2019
BREAKING VIDEO: Marcal Paper Multiple Alarm Fire in Elmwood Park, Bergen N.J. Credit: Anthony Molnar pic.twitter.com/SVmDkjc236
— N. Jerzy Fire Alert (@NJerzyFireAlert) January 31, 2019
Here’s a look at some of the embers raining down from the smoke-filled sky. Fire at #MarcalPaper still burning out of control @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/L7aRNZWjdd
— Jessica Layton (@JLaytonTV) January 31, 2019
Paper on fire falling feet from our live truck. Please keep the first responders in your thoughts. Met a young woman who came to scene just to make sure her dad, a firefighter, is ok @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/eonSfz3dZj
— Jessica Layton (@JLaytonTV) January 31, 2019
Here’s more of what we see out the window of the live truck as I come in to get out of the smoke for a few minutes. @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/naj2ptrkmn
— Jessica Layton (@JLaytonTV) January 31, 2019
Aw man, a seven-alarm fire is raging rn @ NJ's iconic Marcal paper factory. 100 firefighters on scene trying to beat this thing in 8-degree weather. pic.twitter.com/19VjNFEJGQ
— Retro Rob McGill (@hellaholla) January 31, 2019
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Sorry for the people who are now out of work and for the firefighters who had to battle this inferno.
That was the pencil factory – now it’s the paper.