Authorities are investigating a stolen vehicle that was set on fire in the Sunfair Heights area of north Joshua Tree Saturday morning. According to County Fire Battalion Chief Mike Snow, firefighters were sent to a remote area near Sonora Road and Copper Moon Lane about 8:40 a.m. for what was initially described as a structure fire. The Sheriff’s Department sent its helicopter, 40King, to help firefighters locate the fire, which was determined to be a vehicle fire. Investigation determined the vehicle had been reported stolen before being set ablaze. Firefighters were on scene for two hours. Anyone with information should call the Sheriff’s Department at 760-366-4175.
