Crews from across the area worked throughout the night in frigid temperatures to control the 11-alarm fire.
Officials did ask residents Friday night to close their windows for protection from the smoke.
The only injury reported so far is a firefighter who was taken to the hospital after being hit with debris in his face, Passaic Fire Chief Patrick TrentacostThe fire started in a building used for plastic and pellet storage and was vacant at the time, the chief said. Most of the building has since collapsed, he said.
Passaic Engine 3 operates at the scene of a massive fire at a chemical plant fire in Passaic on Saturday morning.The chief said wind conditions and cold temperatures have been an issue. Water has been freezing under the firefighters, and huge icicles are hanging off one side of the building.
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