Crime & Safety
Watch These Newark Firefighters Douse A Car Fire (VIDEO)
The Newark fire crew battled the flames with a mixture of water and dry chemicals, authorities said.

NEWARK, NJ — A crew of Newark firefighters put out a vehicle fire at Oriental Place and Ogden Street earlier this week, combatting the flames with a mixture of water and dry chemicals. The car, possibly a Nissan, had no plates when it became engulfed in flames around 9:13 p.m., according to the Newark Department of Public Safety.
Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze and clear the scene at 2:29 a.m. No one was injured during the incident, authorities stated.
Local videographer Jeff Stang captured the following footage of the fire.
Find out what's happening in Newarkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Newarkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Send local news tips and correction requests to eric.kiefer@patch.com
Photo: YouTube / Jeff Stang
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.