Suspicious W. Caldwell Car Fire Under Investigation

The cause of a fully engulfed car fire found in an abandoned West Caldwell car dealership parking lot during the overnight hours on Monday is under investigation, West Caldwell Fire Chief Charles Holden said.

According to Holden, a police officer patrolling the area spotted the vehicle on fire in the southwestern corner of the former Clairmont Auto Group parking lot at 1220 Bloomfield Ave., at about 2:20 a.m.

When the fire department arrived, the late model Toyota was fully engulfed in flames, Holden said.

The chief said it was difficult to determine when the fire started and labeled it "suspicious" because of the progression of the incident without anyone reporting it.

The incident remains under investigation.

If anyone has information, contact the West Caldwell Fire Department at 973-226-2302.