Crime & Safety
House Fire In Marlboro Possibly Caused By Dryer: Police
All homeowners were able to safely evacuate the house, police said.
MARLBORO, NJ — A house fire broke out on Ottawa Road North in Marlboro Township on Tuesday afternoon, according to Capt. Steve Levy of the Marlboro police.
All the family members safely got out of the home and there were no reported injuries from any of the first responders on location, Levy said.
The fire department extinguished the fire, which appeared to have started in the dryer, according to police.
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At 4:43 p.m., Marlboro police officers and local fire departments responded to the call. When officers arrived on the scene, they were greeted by heavy smoke coming from the house.
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