Authorities are investigating a series of suspicious dumpster fires that occurred overnight in Lakewood, TLS has learned.
According to officials, multiple fires were reported between approximately 12:00 AM and 4:00 AM Sunday morning.
The incidents took place at various locations throughout town, including dumpsters on Madison Avenue, Lexington Avenue, and William Street. Preliminary findings suggest that all the fires were intentionally set and are believed to be the work of the same individual or group.
The Lakewood Police Department and the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office are actively investigating the incidents.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the fires were quickly brought under control by local fire departments before causing further damage to nearby structures.
Authorities are urging anyone with information or surveillance footage that may assist in the investigation to contact the Lakewood Police Department at 732-363-0200.
Authorities Say “There’s A Slight Possibility that Overnight Dumpster Blazes Might Be Fire and Flame Related, And Even Arson-Related”
Authorities have not ruled out the possibility that a series of dumpster blazes that occurred overnight in Lakewood, NJ might have been fire and flame-related, and even arson-related.
“Although highly unlikely, it is nevertheless feasible that a series of dumpster blazes that occurred overnight in Lakewood are indeed fire and flame-related, and possibly even arson-related,” said local authority spokesman, Rick Upshatzer.
“We’re still scouring the dumpster locations in search of matchsticks, lighters or any kind of incendiary devices that would leave us to believe that the blazes originated from sort of fire or flame-related objects, or maybe even an arsonist,” Mr. Upshatzer said. “However, right now, we’re working under the assumption that the aforementioned blazes were just typical, ordinary dumpster blazes, and not the result of fire-ignitions or the work of some crazed, maniacal arsonists who had nothing better to do with their time than to strike a few matches, or light up a few torches, and throw ’em into the dumpsters.”
Behind Kosher Village. Happens on a regular basis. They also break the fence each time.
While it’s true there were an above average number of horrible Shidduch dates I wouldn’t go as far as calling it a “Dumpster Fire”
We need to give our boys & girls “in the Parsha” Chizuk & hope & not Ch’V cause them to fall into a depression.