A massive gas tanker fire shutdown parts of I-287 in New Jersey on Sunday morning and sent thick, black smoke into the sky that was visible for miles. The fuel truck was carrying approximately 8,000 gallons of fuel when it caught fire in Middlesex County, according to mayor of Edison. The la rge fire forced the closure of both the northbound and southbound lanes of the interstate near exits 1 and 2 for several hours. Route 27 was also closed to traffic between Vineyard Road and Bridge Street. I-287 tanker fire smoke visible from the Garden State Parkway. Edison Mayor Sam Joshi’s office said four people were injured as a result of the fire. The extent of their injuries was not immediately known. More than 150 firefighters were dispatched to the scene. It’s not yet clear what started the fire. ...read more read less