Building With Barber Shop, Apartments Catches Fire In Gloucester Co.

SEWELL, NJ — A building containing a barber shop and several apartments caught fire Friday night in Sewell, authorities said.

Firefighters responded to 700 Main St. for reported flames coming from the business. Arriving crews found heavy fire on the first floor, which extended into the second-floor apartments, according to the Mantua Township Fire Department.

Crews operated at the scene for about three hours. No injuries were reported.

The Mantua Township Fire Marshal's Office continues to investigate what caused the blaze.

Barnsboro 5Pt Family Barber Shop operates out of the building, which also includes a residential complex.