House Fire Sparks In Bridgewater Home's Garage

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Volunteer firefighters battled a house fire in Bridgewater on Tuesday.

The fire was reported just before 10:45 a.m. at a home on Drum Hill Road in the Martinsville section of the Township.

Firefighters from the Martinsville Volunteer Fire Department found a working fire in the corner of the attached garage, which extended into the living area, Bill Rose with the department told Patch.

"The fire was quickly brought into control," said Rose.

It had initially appeared the fire involved an electric car charger in the garage. A Bridgewater Fire Official determined it was more than likely linked to foundation work being done by a contractor at the home.

There were no reported injuries to the homeowner or firefighters.

Along with Martinsville, fire departments from Liberty Corner, Bound Brook, Finderne, Far Hills, Green Knoll and Warren came to help.

Martinsville Rescue Squad, Bridgewater Fire Marshall, Bridgewater Police and the Somerset County Mutual Aid Coordinators also helped.

The Martinsville Volunteer Fire Department is always looking for volunteers. If interested in volunteering or for more information visit martinsvillefire.org or call 732-469-1955 or facebook.com/Station43. Or stop by the fire station at 1912 Washington Valley Road on Mondays at 7:30 p.m.

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