Crime & Safety

Firefighters Battle Car Fire Close To Westfield Home

The Jeep SUV caught fire on Tuesday morning in Westfield.

WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield firefighters were busy on Tuesday morning when a car ignited into flames.

On Feb. 27 at 7:34 a.m., the Westfield Fire Department was called to the 700 block of Lawrence Avenue for a Jeep SUV fire next to a house.

Engine 4 & 5 quickly extinguished the fire without any extension to the house, said Town of Westfield, NJ Fire Department.

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