Crime & Safety
Smoke From Brush Fire Rises Near Newark Airport, NJ Turnpike
A large brush fire in Elizabeth sent plumes of black smoke into the skies near the New Jersey Turnpike and Newark Airport on Tuesday.
NEWARK, NJ — A large brush fire in Elizabeth sent plumes of black smoke into the skies near the New Jersey Turnpike and Newark Airport on Tuesday, authorities said.
The fire took place in Elizabeth and created a large column of smoke that was visible over the west side of the city, according to the Bayonne Office of Emergency Management.
Authorities said drivers may experience rush hour delays on the turnpike.
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Newark Airport officials said the fire wasn’t on airport property, adding that the Elizabeth Fire Department was at the scene.
Several people have posted photos and videos of the smoke on social media.
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