By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Morris County announce that a commercial building fire that occurred on October 26 is under investigation.
Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll stated that at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Dover Police and Dover Fire departments were notified of an active fire at a commercial building at 331 Richards Avenue in Dover.
Fire suppression efforts were immediately undertaken by first responders, and Dover Police closed roads around the structure. The fire was subsequently brought under control, MCPO officials say.
According to Morris County officials, mutual aid was provided by fire companies from Netcong, Mount Tabor, Roxbury, Picatinny, Denville, and Wharton.
There was no one in the building at the time of the fire, and no reported injuries, Morris County officials said.
MCPO authorities say the building is JD Automatic & Truck, and is owned by James Dodd, the mayor of the Town of Dover.
The investigation is ongoing by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Arson and Environmental Crimes Unit, the Morris County Fire Marshal’s Office, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), the Dover Police Department, and the Dover Fire Department, Morris County officials stated. 
Anyone with information, including photos or videos, is encouraged to contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Arson and Environmental Crimes Unit at 973-285-6200.