WARETOWN – Police are still investigating the cause of the fire that broke out at the Tradewinds apartment complex on North Main Street.
Yesterday, the Waretown Fire Department was dispatched to 500 North Main Street, the Tradewinds apartments, regarding a fire alarm. County Radio Dispatch said there were reports of smoke and a possible fire in the apartment.
The incident was quickly upgraded to a “working fire” and the Forked River Fire Department was brought in as well. The fire was located on the first floor in the three-story apartment building.
At the scene, Waretown Fire Department Engine 3601 stretched a line into the apartment for fire suppression. Waretown Fire Department Engine 3631 was assigned to the fire apartment to pull sheet rock and expose the void, while Forked River Ladder 6015 was assigned to the floor above to confirm the occupants were all evacuated and Forked River Fire Department Engine 6031 stood by as a rapid intervention team.
Officials said the fire was extinguished quickly, with occupants allowed to reenter shortly later. The scene was turned over to the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office and local police for investigation.
