Crime & Safety
Car Bursts Into Flame On Rt. 15: Sparta Police
Police said the car was engulfed in flames almost as soon as it caught fire.
SPARTA, NJ — A Jeep burst into flames on the side of Route 15 north Tuesday afternoon, Sparta police said.
The driver pulled over near the 10.5 mile market around 3:30 p.m. when she smelled smoke, police said. The driver got out of the car to investigate the smell when the car unexpectedly caught fire; it was quickly engulfed, police said.
The Sparta Fire Department extinguished the flames. At this point, there is no cause of the fire.
Find out what's happening in Hopatcong-Spartafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
By subscribing, you agree to Patch's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
