4-alarm fire engulfs large industrial building in Elizabeth, NJ

ELIZABETH, New Jersey (WABC) — A four-alarm fire is burning through a large industrial complex in Elizabeth, shooting a fireball into the air just south of Newark Airport.

The fire broke out on Trumbull Street, in the Elizabethport section, just before 5:45 a.m. Friday.

Flames could be seen raging through the large industrial buildings.

Firefighters were initially set back by numerous dead fire hydrants at the complex.

They are setting up a collapse zone as they position mutual aid firetrucks around the burning buildings.

Now known as Elizabeth Industrial Park, the complex houses multiple businesses on the south end of Newark Airport.

The buildings on fire appear to be located behind a two block long streetside structure that dates back to 1900 and once housed the Singer Sewing Machine Company.

There is no word yet on what caused the fire or if there are any injuries.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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