The Columbus Fire Department is investigating a suspicious vehicle fire. Capt. Mike Wilson, spokesman for the department, says that firefighters responded to to the 2100 block of Home Ave at approximately 8 p.m. Tuesday. They arrived to find a passenger truck fire with heavy flames in the truck bed. Wilson says that the truck, an older model Ford, was parked about 10 feet from a home and just feet away from another vehicle. Firefighters say the truck was a complete loss. In addition, they say that the fire also damaged overhead utility lines. The nearby vehicle and home itself did not sustain damages. No injuries were reported.

Investigators say the truck bed was filled with trash, carpet, cardboard boxes, a wooden end table and other combustible items. Investigators note that the truck was parked near a public alleyway connecting Home Avenue to Union Street. Wilson says that the department is considering this a “suspicious fire.”

If you have any information about this fire, you are asked to call CFD at (812) 376-2679.