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NYPD Patrol Car Fire In The Bronx Being Investigated As Possible Arson

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- An empty NYPD patrol car burst into flames Thursday night in the Bronx.

The department tweeted a picture of the charred car.

It happened at the Pelham Bay Park station near Westchester Avenue around 10:30 p.m.

Police say two officers found the patrol car engulfed in flames after they returned from inspecting the 6 train station.

The officers quickly put out the fire. No one was hurt.

They're investigating it as possible arson.

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