Fire Destroys 90-Year-Old Bridgewater Woman's Home, Fund Started

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — A fundraiser has been started to help a 90-year-old Bridgewater resident whose home was destroyed in a fire on Monday.

The fire broke out at 3:19 p.m. at Florence Follo's home on Linden Street at the corner of Perry Drive in the Bradley Gardens section of Bridgewater. (See Related: Watch: Firefighters Battle House Fire In Bridgewater)

"Florence is 90 years old and has the biggest heart. Her door was always open to anyone!" Joy Ellis Dorman said, who created a GoFundMe to help Follo. "Her long time home in Bradley Gardens is now gone."

Everyone inside the house was evacuated and one firefighter received a minor injury while fighting the fire, Bridgewater Police Lt. John Mitzak said.

Police were stationed all night outside of the home into Tuesday morning when the fire official was able to inspect the home. The fire started on the top floor and is believed to have been sparked by an electrical issue, Mitzak said.

However, the cause is not official and is still under investigation.

The basement is currently filled with water and the house was deemed uninhabitable. Follo was unable to go back into the home.

Fire departments from Bradley Gardens, North Branch, Raritan and Flagtown were among the few to respond, along with the Bridgewater Police Department.

The fundraiser has already raised about $1,600 of the $10,000 since Monday night. Clothing donations will also be accepted. To donate to the GoFundMe for the Follo family click here.

See firefighters battling the fire here: