Fire At Belford Home Thursday Night

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A home on East Road in the Belford section of Middletown Township caught fire at 8:48 p.m. Thursday, the Middletown Township Fire Department spokesman Dennis Fowler told Patch.

The fire appeared to have started in the attic above the garage, and smoke and flames could be seen pouring forth from underneath the garage roof. Search and rescue crews were sent in to look for homeowners, but the residents had made it out and were at a neighbor's home across the street. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the area of origin, but there was smoke damage throughout the residence.

Fowler said he did not know if the home was habitable Thursday night.

Approximately 40 members from three volunteer companies of the Middletown Township Fire Department responded to the call, from Belford Engine, Community, Belford Independent Fire Companies and the Air Unit.

Chief Steven Schweitzer declared the fire under control at 9:10 p.m. The last units cleared the scene at approximately 10:50 p.m. There were no injuries during the incident. Leonardo, Lincroft and Port Monmouth First Aids provided EMS and rehabilitation support.

The fire is being investigated by the Middletown Township Fire Marshall’s office. Photos from the fire have been provided by Bob Pfleger, public information Officer for the Middletown EMS Department.