India, Oct. 15 -- A massive explosion in Hillside, New Jersey, triggered a five-alarm fire that spread to several businesses on Tuesday, October 14, CBS News reported A shocking video of the fire has surfaced on social media. Residents in the area have been advised to stay indoors to avoid exposure to chemicals and tires burning.

A video doing the rounds on X shows a huge fire burning after the blast. A witness can be heard exclaiming, "Oh my God!"

Hillside Mayor Dahlia Vertreese said that there was a massive explosion inside an autobody shop at the corner of Maple and Conklin avenues just after 7 pm. Vertreese added that the fire spread down the block to Winans Avenue, and damaged six or seven businesses. Multiple homes were damaged to...