House Fire In North Middletown Thursday

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — A home on Sycamore Avenue in the North Middletown section caught fire Thursday afternoon, the Middletown volunteer fire dept. reported.

The fire was reported at about 12:29 p.m. today. The home was not occupied at the time of the fire and while the fire was under control by 12:44 p.m., the house sustained heavy fire and smoke damage, said spokesman Dennis Fowler.

Approximately 47 members from four companies of the Middletown Township Fire Department responded to the call from East Keansburg, Port Monmouth, Belford Engine and Community Fire Companies. The MTFD Air Unit as well as the Safety Unit responded and operated at the scene. One firefighter slipped on the ice but refused medical treatment.

Deputy Chief Steven Schweizer was in charge of the scene. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Middletown Township Fire Marshall’s office.