Tractor Trailer Catches Fire At Port Newark

NEWARK, NJ — A tractor trailer fire at Port Newark on Tuesday torched a vehicle but didn’t cause any injuries or disrupt port operations, authorities say.

According to the Port Authority of NY/NJ, a tractor trailer fire took place around 5:20 p.m. at 142 Marsh Street in Port Newark. Newark firefighters responded to the scene and managed to extinguish the flames at 5:45 p.m., with Port Authority Police re-routing traffic during the fire.

The trailer was carrying an empty shipping container at the time of the fire, authorities said.

Photo: Port Authority of NY/NJ