According to police, the fire started shortly after 6:30 pm outside the factory on New Brunswick Avenue, sending large plumes of black smoke into the sky that could be seen for miles.
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The Univision 41 NY helicopter managed to capture the images of the incident, where large bright orange flames stand out on the roof of the building.
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A witness described the scene as a “fiery tornado.” Others reported hearing loud explosions miles away.
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Multiple fire departments were on the scene of a major fire at the PepsiCo factory in Piscataway Tuesday night.
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how the fire started
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Initial reports said several propane tanks may have exploded, causing the flames to grow.
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Mayor Brian C. Wahler indicated that the fire broke out at the soda plant on New Brunswick Avenue, near Lakeview Ave.
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A manufacturing area of the facility continued to burn around 7:30 p.m., prompting a large response from nearby emergency crews, the mayor said.
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“This is a mutual aid call from everyone on deck for Middlesex County,” Wahler said. The fire was expected to reach at least four alarms, he added.
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Although no injuries had been reported at first, the information changed over time, as Two firefighters were injured while fighting the fire.
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