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Suspicious Car Fire Under Investigation in Newark's Central Ward

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Fire officials in Newark are investigating the cause of a vehicle fire in the city's Central ward Sunday. 

The suspicious fire happened around 4:12 a.m. near the intersection of Springfield Avenue ad Irvine Turner Boulevard. 

Firefighters arrived and found a fully engulfed vehicle near the Sonic restaurant. 

Crews stretched one line and managed to bring the fire under control in several minutes. 

Firefighters checked the car and found no occupants inside. 

The cause of the fire has not been determined at this time. 

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