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Fire Burns in Belmar Overnight

Emergency responders battle late night blaze

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An unoccupied home currently under construction burned to the ground early Monday morning when a fire broke out on Belmar's Sixth Avenue.

Belmar Police Chief Thomas Palmisano confirmed Monday morning in a phone interview that the incident is currently under investigation.

The fire was reported at approximately 1:30 a.m. Monday morning and was extinguished quickly by volunteers from the Belmar Fire Department with mutual aid from both Avon-by-the-Sea and Wall Township's West Belmar.

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In addition to the total destruction of the unfinished home, a neighboring home also sustained damage.

No injuries were reported.

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