Massive Fire Erupts on Virginia Avenue; Construction Equipment Explodes in Flames

Photos by: Y. Stein

A major fire broke out Thursday afternoon at a property located off Virginia Avenue, sending thick plumes of smoke into the air after construction machinery caught fire and exploded.

Multiple fire departments, including the South Blooming Grove Fire Department and Salisbury Mills Fire Department, responded swiftly to the scene, joined by officers from the Blooming Grove Police Department.

Chaveirim of Orange County also rushed over to assist with crowd control and safety support.