Brush fires reported in Monroe, Northampton; Route 33 closed

WIND GAP, Pa. - Firefighters are battling brush fires in parts of Monroe and Northampton counties.

A brush fire was first reported late Monday morning in the Wind Gap area. Crews closed Route 33 South as the fire appeared to be spreading onto the highway.

About an hour later, emergency dispatchers said multiple brush fires have been reported in the area, both north and south of the Wind Gap area.