Paper plant destroyed by massive fire reopens in Elmwood Park

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ELMWOOD PARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- The Marcal Paper Plant in Elmwood Park has officially reopened after being destroyed by a massive fire almost exactly one year ago.

The company held a grand reopening ceremony Friday morning inside its rebuilt facility.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy was on hand for the event, along with Marcal Chief Executive Officer Rob Baron, other elected officials, first responders, members of the United Steelworkers and community partners.

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