Fire Breaks Out In Home On Stavola Road In Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — This fire broke out after 4 p.m. Friday on Stavola Road in Middletown, according to the town's volunteer fire department.

At 4:38 p.m. Friday, Middletown firefighters were called for a back deck on fire in the one-story home.

Upon arrival, second assistant Chief John Waltz found a heavy fire on the back deck and it had extended into the main structure of the home.

The home was unoccupied.

The fire was called under control by Chief Russell Mount III at 5:10 p.m. All units were cleared from the scene at 7:40 p.m.

Approximately 40 members from five companies of the Middletown Township Fire Department responded to the call from Navesink, Belford Engine, Community, Middletown Number 1 and River Plaza Hose Fire Companies. The MTFD Air Unit and the Safety Unit responded.

There were no injuries.

The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Middletown Township Fire Marshall’s office.

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