BARNEGAT – A woman was able to safely escape from a three-alarm fire that destroyed her home, officials said.
About nine fire companies, three rescue squads and law enforcement responded to the fire on Central Avenue in Barnegat around 2:30 p.m. on April 15.
The woman inside the home was initially unaware of the fire, Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Co said, but she was able to get out safely.
Due to the blaze, the home took extensive damage with a partial collapse of the rear of the house. The fire had partially extended to the neighboring house, but the home was saved with little damage, Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Co. said.
“All occupants were already evacuated safely and Station 11 assisted in extinguishment and overhaul on the third-floor division. Due to compromise conditions to the stairwells inside, members gained access via ground ladders,” Barnegat Township Volunteer Fire Co. Station 11 said.
The following volunteer fire companies responded to the scene: Barnegat Township, Barnegat Light, High Point, Surf City, Ship Bottom, Beach Haven, Stafford Township, Parkertown, Forked River and Tuckerton.
At this time, the cause of the fire is under investigation by the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s office.
