Originally published by the Beachwood Volunteer Fire Department.
BEACHWOOD-At approximately 3:45 PM the Beachwood and Pine Beach Fire Departments responded to a vehicle fire at the intersection of Mermaid Avenue and Maple Street. Units found a well involved engine compartment fire that progressed into the passenger area of the vehicle. The fire was extinguished quickly and there were no reported injuries. The fire is being investigated by the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Beachwood Police Department.