Brush fire near NJ Turnpike causing traffic delays

By Jacob Flanagan

Updated April 9, 2024 5:28pm EDT

Large brush fire in Elizabeth, NJ

A large brush fire is causing delays on the New Jersey Turnpike. FOX 5 NY's Dan Rice is over the scene in SKYFOX.

ELIZABETH, N.J. - A large brush fire near the New Jersey Turnpike is causing significant delays for commuters.

SkyFOX flew over the scene in Elizabeth on Tuesday evening.

A car fire near Newark Liberty Airport just north of exit 13A may have sent embers into the nearby brush, causing a fire.

Firefighters are continuing to attempt to fight the fire, but commuters should expect major delays in both directions along the Turnpike.