Multiple Fires Disrupt Light Rail Service in Jersey City

A seven-alarm fire at a recycling facility in Jersey City spread to nearby brush due to windy weather, causing disruptions to light rail service and diversions on the Jersey Turnpike Extension. Embers from the blaze caused multiple additional fires, and firefighters worked into the night to control the situation. The damage to the recycling plant may be permanent, and workers expressed sadness at the potential loss of their workplace.