MANCHESTER – Authorities are currently investigating a vehicle fire after an Amazon delivery van was found engulfed in flames Tuesday afternoon.
The fire was reported around 1:27 p.m. at the intersection of Manchester Boulevard and Central Avenue in the Whiting section of the township. Officers found an Amazon delivery van covered in flames. However, the vehicle was unoccupied and there was no danger to surrounding residents and motorists, police said.
The Manchester Fire Department and Whiting Volunteer Fire Department quickly extinguished the fire. Additionally, members of Manchester Township Emergency Medical Services were on scene. No injuries were reported.
As a result of the fire, Manchester Boulevard was closed between Lakewood Avenue and Manchester Avenue for about 30 minutes, police said.
At this time, authorities have not determined the cause of the fire. The initial evaluation did not indicate any suspicious activity.
The fire is under investigation by the Manchester Police Department and Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office.
