Brush fire causes traffic troubles on Route 1 in Delaware County

UPPER PROVIDENCE TWP., Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A brush fire forced parts of Route 1 to close in Delaware County on Tuesday.

It happened between the exits for I-476 North and State Road.

The fire was placed under control just after 2 p.m.

Earlier in the day, Chopper 6 was over the scene at Briar Lane and Rose Tree Road where several trees were on fire.

Firefighters could be seen working to douse the flames and protect several homes nearby.