Arson investigation launched after fire at New Jersey home of Bayer executive
At least eight agencies are investigating the cause of a fire at the New Jersey home of a Bayer pharmaceutical executive this month.
At least eight agencies are investigating the cause of a fire at the New Jersey home of a Bayer pharmaceutical executive this month.
The fire was reported around 7:30 a.m. March 4 and "quickly extinguished by the Madison Fire Department," the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. It added that the home was occupied.
"The structure sustained no significant damage, and there were no reported injuries," the prosecutor's office said.
Multiple agencies — including the FBI, New Jersey State Police, Madison police, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office and New York City police — are investigating the matter as arson.
Bayer said that the home belonged to one of its executives and that it is fully cooperating with the investigation.
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