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Photos: No One Hurt In Hawthorne Sedan Explosion

Authorities were trying to determine why an unoccupied Mercedes sedan exploded Thursday morning in Hawthorne.

No one was injured.

No one was injured.

Photo Credit: Michael Jannicelli for DAILY VOICE
Township firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze.

Township firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze.

Photo Credit: Michael Jannicelli for DAILY VOICE
Aftermath.

Aftermath.

Photo Credit: Michael Jannicelli for DAILY VOICE
Area businesses and homes were briefly evacuated.

Area businesses and homes were briefly evacuated.

Photo Credit: Michael Jannicelli for DAILY VOICE
Authorities were investigating the 10:45 a.m. blast.

Authorities were investigating the 10:45 a.m. blast.

Photo Credit: Michael Jannicelli for DAILY VOICE

No one was injured in the 10:45 a.m. blast and fire on Lafayette Avenue, which was quickly doused by township firefighters. The blast damaged a sign at a nearby business.

Area businesses and apartments were briefly evacuated.

The street was temporarily closed between Utter and Vreeland avenues. 

Michael Jannicelli contributed to this account.

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