MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney confirmed a commercial building fire that occurred on Sunday, October 26, is under investigation. (Click here to read related story)
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.. Fire suppression efforts were immediately undertaken by first responders, and Dover Police closed roads around the structure. The fire was subsequently brought under control. 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.
The building is JD Automatic & Truck, and is owned by James Dodd, the mayor of the Town of Dover.
The investigation remains ongoing by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Arson and Environmental Crimes Unit, Morris County Fire Marshal’s Office, Morris County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Dover Police Department, and the Dover Fire Department.
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.
