Arson investigation launched after fire at Bayer executive's New Jersey home
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PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Multiple federal and state agencies are investigating a possible arson attempt at the New Jersey home of an executive of global pharma giant Bayer, authorities said.

Earlier this week, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said a fire was reported around 7:30 a.m. on March 4 at an occupied residence in the borough of Madison. The suburban community is about 15 miles west of Newark, New Jersey.

The prosecutor's office told the , part of the USA TODAY Network, that Madison firefighters responded to the incident and that the fire was quickly extinguished. No significant property damage or injuries were reported.

The prosecutor's office declined to identify the residents of the home, citing an "active and ongoing" arson investigation. Bayer spokesperson Nicole Hayes confirmed to the Daily Record that an incident occurred at the "private home of one of Bayer’s U.S. executives," adding that the "family is safe and unharmed."

"We understand people's frustrations with health care," Hayes said. "We appreciate the quick response of local law enforcement."

Several agencies, including the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Arson/Environmental Crimes Unit, Morris County Sheriff's Office CSI Unit, New Jersey State Fire Marshals Office K-9 Unit, New Jersey Transit Police, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department, and the New York City Police Department, are investigating the incident as a possible arson.

On Thursday, the prosecutor's office told  and  that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is also assisting in the investigation. The incident was first reported by  last Friday.

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