Fatal Fire: Teen's Death In Monmouth Was Possibly Storm-Related

A 17-year-old boy died Monday night in what may have been a storm-related tragedy, according to authorities, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced.

Neptune Township Police, Fire and EMS responded to a 11:58 p.m. report of possible
entrapment in a structure fire at 1821 McBride Avenue in Neptune Township.

When first responders arrived on scene, two residents of the home were safely evacuated from the home but a third resident was unaccounted-for and believed to be inside the home, according to the MCPO.

Police and firefighters made several attempts to search the residence but efforts were hampered by heavy fire. The fire was ultimately extinguished and the 17-year-old male was located in his bedroom, according to the MCPO.

The power at the home was out due to the strong storms that arrived in the area earlier in the evening. A resident heard a fire alarm and awoke to find the boy’s room consumed with fire. An investigation into the origin and cause of the fire is ongoing.

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