Massive underground garage fire in Hilden leaves cars destroyed

Thick smoke filled the streets as flames tore through parked cars. Residents were urged to stay indoors—here's what we know so far.

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2026 March 15 . 5:02 AM

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A fire broke out in an underground parking garage in Hilden, causing several cars to catch alight. Emergency services responded quickly, with no reports of injuries from the incident.

The blaze started in the garage, where six to seven vehicles were engulfed in flames. Around 30 to 40 firefighters were called to the scene to tackle the fire.

Residents in the area were warned to keep doors and windows shut as thick smoke spread. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown and is currently under investigation.

Authorities confirmed that no one was hurt during the incident. The investigation into how the fire started is ongoing. Further details about the affected vehicles and the firefighting operation have not yet been released.