Piscataway, NJ – Two Firefighters Injured in Five-Alarm Fire at PepsiCo Factory

Piscataway, NJ (March 23, 2022) – Two firefighters sustained injuries while battling a massive fire that broke out at a PepsiCo factory in Piscataway on Tuesday, March 22nd.

The fire began at about 6:30 p.m. and grew to a five-alarm when propane tanks exploded, feeding the flames. 

Eyewitnesses reported hearing several loud booms coming from the area.

Two firefighters were injured. One was overcome with heat exhaustion and the other injured their shoulder. Neither injury is considered life-threatening.  

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Fire-Related Injuries in New Jersey

While plenty of attorneys broadcast their services for fire-related injuries, the truth is that not every law firm can successfully handle these cases. Often, victims are dealing with considerable property damage, excessive medical expenses, pain, suffering, and other terrible losses.

It is not uncommon for fires to be caused by the negligent actions of more than one party. The causes of most residential fires are usually associated with human error. 

Sorting out the exact cause of a structure fire, and deciding who should be held accountable for the injuries and losses it caused, is an issue that demands an immediate investigation by the victim’s attorney. 

Additionally, the intricate technical issues that usually accompany fire accident claims often involve the application of tricky state and federal regulations, laws, and industry standards. 

If you experienced considerable losses or personal injury in a fire, we strongly urge you to contact a New Jersey personal injury lawyer that has the resources, knowledge, and staff required to fully investigate and pursue the claim that best fits your circumstances.

Piscataway Fire Injury Lawyers

Our Piscataway personal injury attorneys at Metro Law have over four decades of experience helping thousands of families get the justice and compensation they deserve for the wrongful death of a loved one. 

In many cases, people suffer from devastating accidents due to the reckless actions of product manufacturers, property owners, building managers, contractors, and landlords. When victims are hurt in accidents, due to the negligent acts of another person, they may be eligible to file a legal claim against the at-fault party. 

These claims enable injured parties to collect compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and more. In some cases, injured parties can reach out to a structure fire attorney in Piscataway to get the justice they deserve.

Our attorneys work diligently to ensure families have their legal rights protected so they can move forward from the tragic and unexpected loss of a loved one. Contact our fire injury lawyers in New Jersey at (800) 460-6476 to see how we can help you.

Notes: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified. If you have identified any false information in the story or would like the post to be removed, please inform us immediately, and we will correct the information or remove the post. 

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Metro Law strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident. The photos depicted in this post are not from the actual accident scene.