Numerous firefighters were battling the blaze.
SAYREVILLE -- Police here are urging caution after a Monday afternoon fire at Universal Auto Body on Route 35.
Borough police say just after 12:30 p.m. that Route 35 north is down to one lane of open travel, and subject to closures. There's also heavy smoke in the area, police said, so motorists are being advised to use caution.
Numerous first-responders are on scene, police said. Small explosions, from tires and gas tanks, were reported.
No injuries have been reported, and traffic delays could last another hour, police said at about 1:15 p.m.
Fire in the yard area of the body shop. Some small explosions from tires and gas tanks. No injuries and fire under control. Expect at least one more hour of delays.
Posted by Sayreville Police Department on Monday, October 19, 2015
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