State of Emergency Declared After Massive Blaze Engulfs Mattress Warehouse, Destroys Two Homes and Boxing Gym

The Department of Environmental Protection will begin air quality testing Thursday, according to CBS News.

Demolition crews have also arrived at the scene to start knocking down other parts of the damaged warehouse.

According to an update from CBS News, schools in Belleville remain closed for a third day as firefighters continue to douse smoldering pockets of fire after this weekend's massive fire.

Investigators are looking into whether welding work may have sparked the massive fire, according to News 12 New Jersey. However, the official cause of the blaze remains under investigation as of Tuesday morning.

The fire may have been sparked by someone welding during roof repairs, per officials.

Strong winds during the mattress warehouse blaze sent flames and embers to multiple nearby buildings. Two homes and a business—the Legacy Boxing Club—were destroyed.

Other than a firefighter injured in the elbow and several treated for smoke inhalation, no major injuries have been reported.

Lingering smoke from the blaze has continued into Monday afternoon and evening.

As of Monday afternoon, the fire is "contained" but is still burning.

Residents and visitors are still urged to avoid the area, remain indoors if possible and use air purifiers inside their homes.

Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.

The fire was declared a "twelve-alarm" blaze on Sunday night, prompting a massive emergency response from across Essex County and New Jersey.

Eyewitness News confirms the commercial building houses a mattress warehouse and textile factory.

Belleville, New Jersey has declared a state of emergency and closed all schools this morning as a massive warehouse fire spread to multiple buildings and force evacuations across the town, according to News 12 New Jersey.

Operations are continuing at the scene, with additional equipment requested after multiple resource waves have arrived to combat the major blaze engulfing numerous structures.

An unconfirmed report suggests that the affected area spans four blocks.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 357 Cortlandt St.

An imminent wall collapse was reported at one of the affected fire buildings, per radio communications.

Burning embers are flying off the main fire and igniting surrounding residential structures, per Eastern Dutchess County Fire and Rescue.

This blaze has prompted an 8th alarm response, per an update from Eastern Dutchess County Fire and Rescue.

Further unverified reports indicate that the fire response has grown to five alarms, sending even more personnel to the scene.

The fire appears to be in a commercial structure. Unconfirmed reports indicate that it is in a mattress warehouse.

Black smoke is billowing from a nearby fire.

Fourth-alarm fire reported at 347 Cortlandt St., Belleville, NJ; multiple lines in operation and units shifting to an exterior attack due to potential building collapse.

Incident reported at 357 Cortlandt St UNIT 3.

The Department of Environmental Protection will begin air quality testing Thursday, according to CBS News.

Demolition crews have also arrived at the scene to start knocking down other parts of the damaged warehouse.

According to an update from CBS News, schools in Belleville remain closed for a third day as firefighters continue to douse smoldering pockets of fire after this weekend's massive fire.

Investigators are looking into whether welding work may have sparked the massive fire, according to News 12 New Jersey. However, the official cause of the blaze remains under investigation as of Tuesday morning.

The fire may have been sparked by someone welding during roof repairs, per officials.

Strong winds during the mattress warehouse blaze sent flames and embers to multiple nearby buildings. Two homes and a business—the Legacy Boxing Club—were destroyed.

Other than a firefighter injured in the elbow and several treated for smoke inhalation, no major injuries have been reported.

Lingering smoke from the blaze has continued into Monday afternoon and evening.

As of Monday afternoon, the fire is "contained" but is still burning.

Residents and visitors are still urged to avoid the area, remain indoors if possible and use air purifiers inside their homes.

Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.

The fire was declared a "twelve-alarm" blaze on Sunday night, prompting a massive emergency response from across Essex County and New Jersey.

Eyewitness News confirms the commercial building houses a mattress warehouse and textile factory.

Belleville, New Jersey has declared a state of emergency and closed all schools this morning as a massive warehouse fire spread to multiple buildings and force evacuations across the town, according to News 12 New Jersey.

Operations are continuing at the scene, with additional equipment requested after multiple resource waves have arrived to combat the major blaze engulfing numerous structures.

An unconfirmed report suggests that the affected area spans four blocks.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 357 Cortlandt St.

An imminent wall collapse was reported at one of the affected fire buildings, per radio communications.

Burning embers are flying off the main fire and igniting surrounding residential structures, per Eastern Dutchess County Fire and Rescue.

This blaze has prompted an 8th alarm response, per an update from Eastern Dutchess County Fire and Rescue.

Further unverified reports indicate that the fire response has grown to five alarms, sending even more personnel to the scene.

The fire appears to be in a commercial structure. Unconfirmed reports indicate that it is in a mattress warehouse.

Black smoke is billowing from a nearby fire.

Fourth-alarm fire reported at 347 Cortlandt St., Belleville, NJ; multiple lines in operation and units shifting to an exterior attack due to potential building collapse.

Incident reported at 357 Cortlandt St UNIT 3.

The Department of Environmental Protection will begin air quality testing Thursday, according to CBS News.

Demolition crews have also arrived at the scene to start knocking down other parts of the damaged warehouse.

According to an update from CBS News, schools in Belleville remain closed for a third day as firefighters continue to douse smoldering pockets of fire after this weekend's massive fire.

Investigators are looking into whether welding work may have sparked the massive fire, according to News 12 New Jersey. However, the official cause of the blaze remains under investigation as of Tuesday morning.

The fire may have been sparked by someone welding during roof repairs, per officials.

Strong winds during the mattress warehouse blaze sent flames and embers to multiple nearby buildings. Two homes and a business—the Legacy Boxing Club—were destroyed.

Other than a firefighter injured in the elbow and several treated for smoke inhalation, no major injuries have been reported.

Lingering smoke from the blaze has continued into Monday afternoon and evening.

As of Monday afternoon, the fire is "contained" but is still burning.

Residents and visitors are still urged to avoid the area, remain indoors if possible and use air purifiers inside their homes.

Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.

The fire was declared a "twelve-alarm" blaze on Sunday night, prompting a massive emergency response from across Essex County and New Jersey.

Eyewitness News confirms the commercial building houses a mattress warehouse and textile factory.

Belleville, New Jersey has declared a state of emergency and closed all schools this morning as a massive warehouse fire spread to multiple buildings and force evacuations across the town, according to News 12 New Jersey.

Operations are continuing at the scene, with additional equipment requested after multiple resource waves have arrived to combat the major blaze engulfing numerous structures.

An unconfirmed report suggests that the affected area spans four blocks.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 357 Cortlandt St.

An imminent wall collapse was reported at one of the affected fire buildings, per radio communications.

Burning embers are flying off the main fire and igniting surrounding residential structures, per Eastern Dutchess County Fire and Rescue.

This blaze has prompted an 8th alarm response, per an update from Eastern Dutchess County Fire and Rescue.

Further unverified reports indicate that the fire response has grown to five alarms, sending even more personnel to the scene.

The fire appears to be in a commercial structure. Unconfirmed reports indicate that it is in a mattress warehouse.

Black smoke is billowing from a nearby fire.

Fourth-alarm fire reported at 347 Cortlandt St., Belleville, NJ; multiple lines in operation and units shifting to an exterior attack due to potential building collapse.

Incident reported at 357 Cortlandt St UNIT 3.

The Department of Environmental Protection will begin air quality testing Thursday, according to CBS News.

Demolition crews have also arrived at the scene to start knocking down other parts of the damaged warehouse.

According to an update from CBS News, schools in Belleville remain closed for a third day as firefighters continue to douse smoldering pockets of fire after this weekend's massive fire.

Investigators are looking into whether welding work may have sparked the massive fire, according to News 12 New Jersey. However, the official cause of the blaze remains under investigation as of Tuesday morning.

The fire may have been sparked by someone welding during roof repairs, per officials.

Strong winds during the mattress warehouse blaze sent flames and embers to multiple nearby buildings. Two homes and a business—the Legacy Boxing Club—were destroyed.

Other than a firefighter injured in the elbow and several treated for smoke inhalation, no major injuries have been reported.

Lingering smoke from the blaze has continued into Monday afternoon and evening.

As of Monday afternoon, the fire is "contained" but is still burning.

Residents and visitors are still urged to avoid the area, remain indoors if possible and use air purifiers inside their homes.

Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.

The fire was declared a "twelve-alarm" blaze on Sunday night, prompting a massive emergency response from across Essex County and New Jersey.

Eyewitness News confirms the commercial building houses a mattress warehouse and textile factory.

Belleville, New Jersey has declared a state of emergency and closed all schools this morning as a massive warehouse fire spread to multiple buildings and force evacuations across the town, according to News 12 New Jersey.

Operations are continuing at the scene, with additional equipment requested after multiple resource waves have arrived to combat the major blaze engulfing numerous structures.

An unconfirmed report suggests that the affected area spans four blocks.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 357 Cortlandt St.

An imminent wall collapse was reported at one of the affected fire buildings, per radio communications.

Burning embers are flying off the main fire and igniting surrounding residential structures, per Eastern Dutchess County Fire and Rescue.

This blaze has prompted an 8th alarm response, per an update from Eastern Dutchess County Fire and Rescue.

Further unverified reports indicate that the fire response has grown to five alarms, sending even more personnel to the scene.

The fire appears to be in a commercial structure. Unconfirmed reports indicate that it is in a mattress warehouse.

Black smoke is billowing from a nearby fire.

Fourth-alarm fire reported at 347 Cortlandt St., Belleville, NJ; multiple lines in operation and units shifting to an exterior attack due to potential building collapse.

Incident reported at 357 Cortlandt St UNIT 3.

The Department of Environmental Protection will begin air quality testing Thursday, according to CBS News.

Demolition crews have also arrived at the scene to start knocking down other parts of the damaged warehouse.

According to an update from CBS News, schools in Belleville remain closed for a third day as firefighters continue to douse smoldering pockets of fire after this weekend's massive fire.

Investigators are looking into whether welding work may have sparked the massive fire, according to News 12 New Jersey. However, the official cause of the blaze remains under investigation as of Tuesday morning.

The fire may have been sparked by someone welding during roof repairs, per officials.

Strong winds during the mattress warehouse blaze sent flames and embers to multiple nearby buildings. Two homes and a business—the Legacy Boxing Club—were destroyed.

Other than a firefighter injured in the elbow and several treated for smoke inhalation, no major injuries have been reported.

Lingering smoke from the blaze has continued into Monday afternoon and evening.

As of Monday afternoon, the fire is "contained" but is still burning.

Residents and visitors are still urged to avoid the area, remain indoors if possible and use air purifiers inside their homes.

Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.

The fire was declared a "twelve-alarm" blaze on Sunday night, prompting a massive emergency response from across Essex County and New Jersey.

Eyewitness News confirms the commercial building houses a mattress warehouse and textile factory.

Belleville, New Jersey has declared a state of emergency and closed all schools this morning as a massive warehouse fire spread to multiple buildings and force evacuations across the town, according to News 12 New Jersey.

Operations are continuing at the scene, with additional equipment requested after multiple resource waves have arrived to combat the major blaze engulfing numerous structures.

An unconfirmed report suggests that the affected area spans four blocks.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 357 Cortlandt St.

An imminent wall collapse was reported at one of the affected fire buildings, per radio communications.

Burning embers are flying off the main fire and igniting surrounding residential structures, per Eastern Dutchess County Fire and Rescue.

This blaze has prompted an 8th alarm response, per an update from Eastern Dutchess County Fire and Rescue.

Further unverified reports indicate that the fire response has grown to five alarms, sending even more personnel to the scene.

The fire appears to be in a commercial structure. Unconfirmed reports indicate that it is in a mattress warehouse.

Black smoke is billowing from a nearby fire.

Fourth-alarm fire reported at 347 Cortlandt St., Belleville, NJ; multiple lines in operation and units shifting to an exterior attack due to potential building collapse.

Incident reported at 357 Cortlandt St UNIT 3.