No Injuries In Toms River Car Fire

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A vehicle fire outside Walgreens that happened last week damaged the car but caused no injuries, Toms River police said.

Police and firefighters were called to Walgreens at 2353 Route 9 at 10 p.m. on March 28, Toms River Police spokesman Ralph Stocco said.

Upon arrival they saw flames coming from the engine compartment of a silver Honda Accord, he said. The Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Department quickly extinguished the fire. The owner said he parked his car in the lot went inside to go shopping and returned to find the car on fire.

Officers Michael Weg and Matthew Crosta are conducting the investigation. There is no indication of
any criminal activity in this incident, Stocco said.

Photo provided by Toms River Police Department