BURLINGTON, NJ – One resident at the Frank J. Budd Building senior living center was killed and another was treated for non-life-threatening injuries after a fire broke out Saturday morning on the third floor of the building.
At around 11:36 am, firefighters arrived as heavy smoke was pouring from the third floor of the building. There are approximately 35 apartments within the building.
Burlington City police officers evacuated the building. The fire was quickly put out, but firefighters located a deceased resident inside the building.
“The quick actions of the firefighters on scene working alongside our officers and other first responders, no doubt, saved lives and limited the damage to the building during this tragic incident,” said Chief John Fine.
Investigators do not suspect foul play. The fire remains under investigation.