Police Investigating 'Suspicious' Fire Under Car Outside Home

RIVERHEAD, NY — A fire broke out beneath a vehicle parked outside a residence in Riverhead early Sunday, police said.

According to Riverhead Police, a call came in at 3:38 a.m. about a fire on the ground under the vehicle outside the home, located on Sweezy Ave.

New York State Police and Riverhead Police arrived and extinguished the fire; due to the "suspicious nature' of the fire, the Riverhead Police Department's detective division and the Suffolk County Police Department's arson squad were asked to investigate, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to notify the Riverhead Police Department at (631) 727-4500 ext. 289. All calls will be kept confidential.