Jersey City Garbage Fire Belches Out Giant Plumes Of Smoke Visible From Brooklyn
April 25, 2019, 5:03 p.m.
A literal garbage fire in New Jersey is sending massive plumes of dark smoke over the Hudson River.
As seen from Newark
A literal garbage fire in New Jersey has sent an enormous plume of dark smoke out over the Hudson River and the New York Harbor, which is now visible from much of Manhattan and Brooklyn.
According to NBC, the blaze originated in a metal scrapyard along the waterfront in Jersey City. First responders were still working to extinguish the flames as of 4:30 p.m.
BREAKING: Huge fire burning at metal scrapyard in Jersey City ... smoke drifting westward toward Newark #nbc4ny pic.twitter.com/vQS3QB0eor
— Steven Bognar (@Bogs4NY) April 25, 2019
Fire. New Jersey, as seen from midtown NYC. pic.twitter.com/JqbFPKC6od
— E Brewton Schilling (@ESchilling5) April 25, 2019
Apparent fire burning in Jersey City pic.twitter.com/2T6fekKyOG
— Michael Perrone (@mperrone12) April 25, 2019
A spokesperson for the Jersey City fire department said authorities were working to get the fire under control, but could not immediately confirm its location or origin. ABC 7, meanwhile, reports that there are no injuries.
The smoke appears to be causing delays on the NJ Turnpike.
We'll update as more information becomes available.
Fire in Jersey behind the Statue of Liberty, seen from @BklynEagle’s office. pic.twitter.com/nB15MkJ9S7
— Noah Goldberg (@Noah__Goldberg) April 25, 2019
