Brush Fire On I-287 Closes Lane In Morris County

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A brush fire ignited on Interstate 287 Southbound in Morris County on Monday morning.

The fire was reported around 11:33 a.m. on the highway just south of Exit 33 - Harter Road/US 202, near Harding Township, according to the state Department of Transportation website, 511nj.org.

As a result, the right shoulder of the highway is currently closed. Motorists are advised that potential traffic delays in the surrounding areas are possible.