Vehicle Fire Causes Delays For Traffic At Newark Airport

NEWARK, NJ — A vehicle fire is causing delays for traffic leaving Newark Airport on Wednesday afternoon, authorities say.

Drivers should expect exiting delays while leaving the airport due to a nearby motor vehicle fire, according to an alert sent at 3:52 p.m. by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which manages the airport.

“Major smoke at Newark Airport,” a social media user posted online.

This is a developing story. We will update this article if more information becomes available.

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