Police say the fire appears to be accidental
LAWRENCE -- Police say no one was injured when a garbage truck caught fire Tuesday.
The fire occurred around noon on Tiffany Woods Court off of Spruce Street.
Detective Sgt. Joseph Lech said the fire appears to be accidental and was likely caused by a mechanical failure, but it remains under investigation.
The responding firefighters included Lawrence career firefighters and firefighters from Slackwood, Lawrenceville and Prospect Heights volunteer companies.
Central Jersey Waste and Recycling declined to comment, citing the ongoing investigation.
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