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Molten Glass Leaks During Glass Factory Fire

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SALEM COUNTY, N.J. -

Fire crews had to clean up a dangerous mess Thursday in Salem County.

SkyFOX flew over Anchor Glass Container in Salem where a molten glass container tank ruptured.

The fire chief said the 200-ton tank broke, spilling the burning liquid all over. Luckily, no one was hurt.

But the fire chief said they haven't seen anything like this in years.

About 130 tons of molten glass spilled from the container. Crews worked hard to prevent the molten liquid from cooling down and becoming hard.

It took six fire companies and about 55 firefighters to get everything under control.

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