Donate To Keansburg Family Displaced By Fire

KEANSBURG, NJ — After a family of eight, including a baby, was displaced in a fire in Keansburg earlier this week, the Keansburg school district is now gathering clothing and gift cards to give to the family. The fire broke out at 12:22 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 at a home on Raritan Avenue. The father, 37, was airlifted with smoke inhalation to St. Barnabas and was last listed in critical condition, according to the Keansburg police department. The 34-year-old mother, and the other children, ranging in age from an infant to 17 years old, made it out safely, but they all suffered smoke inhalation. The home was severely damaged. They are now homeless and staying with family.

Writes Keansburg schools superintendent John Niesz:

"As you may know one of our Titan families experienced a devastating residential fire at 131 Raritan Ave today (Tuesday). Three of our students (a high school student, Bolger Student and Caruso student) are now without a home and residing with another family member. Please be advised that at this time Mr. George Hoff (KHS ) will be coordinating all fundraising efforts for the school district. We are looking for mainly gift card donations if you can help. The family lost most of their clothing. If you can donate any clothing new or gently used, please see the sizes below: 14 years old girl; size small in shirts and 5 in pants; size 7 shoes 8 years old boy; Size 10/12; shoes size 3 11 years old girl; Size 12/14; shoe size 6 Mom: L/XL or size 14/16; shoe size 9 Dad: XXL or size 40 in pants; shoe size 11 These items can be brought to the main office at Keansburg High School: Thank you all in advance for you help towards one of our own. ONCE A TITAN ALWAYS A TITAN!!"