2 People Escape, Dog Dies In Raritan House Fire

RARITAN, NJ — Two people were able to escape and a family dog died in a house fire early on Tuesday morning in Raritan.

The fire broke out around 4:44 a.m. on Tuesday at a home at 56 First Ave. in Raritan. Raritan Police arrived first and the fire was later upgraded to a two-alarm.

Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the house and it was under control in about an hour.

Two people who were inside the home were able to escape but the dog died, said Raritan Fire Chief Brian Kredatus.

Red Cross helped get a home, food and clothing for the two residents.

Crews remained on the scene to handle hotspots and help with the initial investigation. All fire units were cleared from the scene around the 3-hour mark, according to Raritan Fire Department.

"We would like to thank our neighbors for their help this morning," said Raritan Borough Fire Department.

• Car 52
• Engine 52-1
• Engine 52-2
• Engine 52-3
• Utility 52
• Raritan Fire Prevention Bureau
• Raritan DPW
• Somerville Fire Dept.
• Bradley Gardens Volunteer Fire Company
• North Branch Volunteer Fire Company
• Country Hills Volunteer Fire Company
• Green Knoll Fire Department
• Bound Brook Fire Department
• Finderne Fire Department
• Manville Fire Department
• Flagtown Fire/Rescue - Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. #1
• Station 37 Fire
• Bradley Gardens EMS
• RWJ EMS
• Somerset County Fire/EMS Coordinators

Stations covering Raritan included:

• Woods Road Fire Company #3
• Readington Volunteer Fire Company
• Somerset Fire & Rescue Co. No. 1

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