Ocean Acres Home Damaged In Evening Fire: Officials

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — A house fire in Ocean Acres Thursday took multiple units three hours to extinguish due to its nature, officials said.

The Stafford Township Fire Company was dispatched to the house at about 6:30 p.m. on April 20, along with Stafford Township EMS, Barnegat Fire Company, a FAST Team from Forked River Fire Company and an Ocean County Fire Coordinator due to the nature of the incident, Stafford firefighters said.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a heavy fire condition on the rear deck that had extended into the house, officials said.

"Crews made a aggressive interior attack," firefighters said, and due to the fire conditions Waretown Fire Company was also dispatched.

The fire was extinguished and placed under control, and all units operated on scene for about three hours, firefighters said.

Stafford EMS stood by and provided rehab while members operated.

Eagleswood Fire Company and Lanoka Harbor Fire Company stood by to provide fire protection while Stafford units battled the blaze.

The fire is under investigation by the Stafford Township Bureau of Fire Prevention and the Stafford Police Department.