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New Jersey fire today: Thick smoke seen across North Bergen, Union City, Hoboken and Secaucus
Thick smoke billowed across parts of North Bergen, Union City, Hoboken and Secaucus in New Jersey on Saturday.
Update: The fire that broke out in Union City on Saturday has been brought under control.
In a Facebook update, the North Bergen Police Department said, "The fire has been contained and all emergency units are beginning to break from the scene, the roadway will be re-opened soon. Thank you for your cooperation."
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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Update: In a Facebook post, the North Bergen Police Department shared an update on the fire burning in the area.
"The North Bergen Police Department advises residents of an active working fire in Union City in the area of 38th Street and Bergen Turnpike. Officers are currently on scene assisting with traffic control. Bergen Turnpike and Grand Avenue are closed at this time. Motorists should expect delays and utilize alternate routes," the department said.
"Union Turnpike, Charles Court, and Givenaud Terrace are currently experiencing power outages. PSE&G has been notified and is on standby to restore service as soon as conditions are safe. Please avoid the area and allow emergency personnel to operate safely."
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Update: According to All State Fire Incident Network, a third-alarm fire broke out in Union City at 3812 Bergen Turnpike, where firefighters arrived to find a fully involved garage fire that had extended to a nearby private dwelling. A third alarm was transmitted as crews worked to bring the blaze under control.
Initial report: Thick smoke billowed across parts of North Bergen, Union City, Hoboken and Secaucus in New Jersey on Saturday as firefighters responded to a major blaze in the area.
Videos shared on social media showed dense smoke rising from near a residential neighborhood in North Bergen, with loud bangs that sounded like possible explosions.
The cause of the fire and its exact location were not immediately known.
