Stafford Township Police Officer Keith Oler found the front of the Jeep engulfed in flames at the Route 72 eatery in Manahawkin over the weekend, authorities said.
The fire was getting perilously close to the building, leaving him no choice, they said.
Putting his own safety in jeopardy, Oler prevented a worse outcome.
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HEROES: A team of Port Authority police officers and Tunnel and Bridge agents saved the life of a 52-year-old driver who had a medical episode near the Lincoln Tunnel – the second rescue of the month for three of the responders.
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