Crime & Safety
Firefighters Battle Car Fire Near Westfield Home
The fire was reported on Sunday afternoon.
WESTFIELD, NJ — A car caught fire near a home in Westfield prompting emergency officials to respond on Sunday.
At around 12:30 p.m., the Westfield Fire Department was dispatched to the 700 block of Knollwood Terrace for a report of an active fire.
Within minutes of dispatch, fire and police department members arrived to find a vehicle fire next to a structure, said Westfield Fire Chief Michael Duelks.
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The fire was quickly extinguished, containing any fire spread to the resident's home.
Fire department members remained until the vehicle was removed from the property. No injuries were reported.
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