Crime & Safety
Newark Police Car Engulfed In Flames, Officer Escapes Unharmed
Take a peek at the inside of this Newark police car… after the fire.
NEWARK, NJ — A Newark police car was engulfed in flames after an electrical malfunction on Wednesday, authorities said.
The fire took place around 3:20 p.m. when a Newark Police Division vehicle assigned to the 1st Precinct experienced an electrical fire on the 200-block of Bergen Street, authorities said.
The officer driving the vehicle pulled over and exited safely. Members of the Newark Fire Division responded and immediately extinguished the flames, authorities stated.
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The officer wasn't injured. There were no other injuries or property damage as a result of the vehicle fire, Newark police said.
No additional information was immediately available.
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