Fire In Middletown Home Saturday Morning

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — A fire broke out in the bedroom of a home in Middletown Saturday morning, the Middletown all-volunteer fire department reported. There was a disabled child who lived in the home, but all occupants safely got out of the burning home before firefighters got there.

The fire broke out at 7:44 a.m. in the New Monmouth section of Middletown. The fire occurred in a home on the 100 block of New Monmouth Road. Acting Chief Anthony Citarella reported flames shooting out the front bedroom window of the home.

A hose was deployed from the nearest hydrant, which delivered water to scene. Positive pressure ventilation was used to make the interior safer to work in and help expose hot spots. Thermal imaging cameras were employed to ensure all fire was found and extinguished.

The home sustained heavy fire, damage to the first floor bedroom and smoke damage throughout the structure. The building was secured by New Jersey Natural Gas and Jersey Central Power and Light.

The fire was called under control by Chief Steve Schweizer at 8:30 a.m. All units were cleared from the scene at 9:01 a.m.

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

Approximately 44 members from four companies of the Middletown Township Fire Department responded to the call from Belford Engine, Community, Port Monmouth and Belford Independent Fire Companies. The MTFD Air Unit, and the Safety Unit responded.

No firefighter injuries were reported while operating at the scene.

EMS from Port Monmouth First Aid and Middletown First Aid & Rescue Squads provided firefighter rehabilitation and medical services.

All units operated safely under the supervision of Middletown Township Fire Department Chief Steve Schweizer.