Thanksgiving Day Fire Breaks Out At North Middletown Home

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — A serious fire broke out at a home in North Middletown just before dawn Thanksgiving Day, according to the Middletown Fire Department.

At 5:50 a.m. Thursday, Middletown firefighters were dispatched to a working structure fire on the 100 block of Ocean Avenue in North Middletown. When they got there, they found heavy fire coming from the home, but all residents had been able to evacuate, which was confirmed by a search from search-and-rescue teams.

After extensive overhaul the fire was called under control by Middletown Township Fire Department Chief John Friedman at 6:40 a.m. All units were cleared from the scene at 9:17 a.m.

Approximately 53 firefighters from four companies of the Middletown Township Fire Department responded to the call from Community, East Keansburg, Port Monmouth and Belford Independent Fire Companies. The MTFD Air Unit and Safety Unit were also requested.

No firefighter injuries were reported.

All units operated safely under the supervision of Middletown Township Fire Department Fire Chief John Friedman.

The fire is being investigated by the Middletown Township Fire Marshal’s office, under the direction of Fire Marshal Edward Skelly.

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