India, June 22 -- A large fire was reported in Irvington, near Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday, with flames and heavy smoke visible across the area. While some witnesses said the blaze started in a home, authorities have not confirmed the source of the fire.

One witness wrote on Facebook: "I was up close to the scene, Irvington, Newark, and South Orange are units that I've seen so far. It looks like they're starting to get a handle on it."

Another reported: "2nd alarm, 4 structures involved."

A third person wrote: "Four buildings on fire in the Newark Irvington line."

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