Belleville schools reopen as state of emergency remains after warehouse fire

9 articles · Updated · WABC-TV · May 5

School 9 stays closed, while one firefighter was injured, others treated for smoke inhalation, and displaced families were directed to a Red Cross shelter.
Officials said the blaze began in a mattress factory, spread to nearby buildings including a cardboard plant, and was intensified by strong winds, exploding helium containers and low water pressure.
The 12-alarm fire drew crews from 40 to 50 departments, destroyed two homes and the Legacy Boxing Club, and left smoke lingering as residents were told to avoid fumes.

Beyond rebuilding, what are the hidden health risks from chemical smoke that Belleville residents now face?

A garden hose was used on a factory fire. Does this reveal a critical flaw in industrial safety culture?

With sprinklers failing and water pressure low, is Belleville's infrastructure prepared for another major industrial fire?