Vehicle and Boat Fires Cause Major Disruptions

A vehicle fire on the Staten Island Expressway near Mosel Avenue caused major traffic delays by blocking three lanes of the westbound expressway. Meanwhile, in Newport News, Virginia, a boat fire near the James River Bridge prompted a substantial emergency response, involving the U.S. Coast Guard and multiple local fire departments. The fire, which started around 9:35 a.m., resulted in three people suffering burn injuries and halted traffic on the bridge. Eyewitnesses reported seeing thick black smoke, and the boat was ultimately deemed a total loss. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of both fires.