A massive industrial fire in Essex exploded Friday afternoon when fertilizer detonated, sending shockwaves miles away and wiping out three fire engines. Twenty firefighters were hospitalized, and nearby residents were evacuated as crews battled the blaze through the night. With fifty firefighters still on scene and specialists called in, the operation stretched into the weekend as authorities urged locals to stay clear and keep windows shut. Everyone is accounted for — now the focus is on extinguishing the last hot spots and uncovering what caused the catastrophic blast.
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