Crime & Safety

Large New Haven Brush Fire Causes I-91 Delays

A lane on I-91 is closed while firefighters battle the blaze.

Firefighters are battling a large brush fire off of I-91 in New Haven.
Firefighters are battling a large brush fire off of I-91 in New Haven. (CT DOT traffic camera)

NEW HAVEN, CT — Firefighters are battling a large brush fire off of I-91 northbound near exit 8.

The fire is causing some congestion on I-91 northbound between exits 4 and 8. The right lane is closed.

Amtrak Acela trains 2158 and 2165 were stopped due to the brush fire.

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