Toms River Fire Under Investigation

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  TOMS RIVER – Authorities are currently investigating an intense structure fire at Roberts Trailer Park that broke out this afternoon.

  Around 3 p.m., first responders were dispatched to an active fire with a large amount of flames and smoke. Police said the caller believed that the homeowner was still inside and attempted to alert him.

  Police tried to gain access inside, but were unsuccessful as the home was fully engulfed in flames and heavy smoke. Toms River Fire Companies responded and were able to extinguish the blaze.

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  It is unclear whether or not there were any injuries or fatalities – the Toms River Police Department said no additional details are available and they directed the media to reach the Bureau of Fire Prevention and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.