Firefighters battle major brush fire in New Jersey; blaze is currently 90% contained

LIVINGSTON, New Jersey (WABC) -- Firefighters in New Jersey are battling a major brush fire in Essex County.

The 140-acre blaze is currently 90% contained as of Monday morning, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

Crews remain on the scene as the wildfire burns near Route 10 and Eisenhower Parkway.

The NJ Forest Fire Services says 192 acres have burned but there has been no damage to structures in the area. There are also several road closures in effect, including Naylon Avenue, Dorsa Avenue and Industrial Parkway.

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.



You can find the latest updates about the wildfire's status on the NJ Forest Fire Service's Facebook page.

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