West Belmar Man Dies In Vine Street House Fire

A West Belmar man perished in a fire early Sunday, despite the efforts of firefighters and first aid squad members‘ attempts to save him, according to app.com

Authorities arrived at the Vine Street home at around 1 a.m. When the blaze was out, they discovered the body of the homeowner, who was the only resident, Wall Police Chief Robert L. Brice said in a release.

Police, firefighters and first aiders arrived at the Vine Street home about 1 a.m. and after extinguishing the flames, discovered the body of the home’s sole resident, Wall Police Chief Robert L. Brice said in a news release.

Neighbors identified the victim as Joel Coutinho, 53.

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