BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police are investigating a house fire in Brick and suspect the family’s dogs are at fault.
At 11:15 A.M. on Thursday, police and firefighters responded to a call for a house fire on 19th Ave. A neighbor called to report the fire after seeing flames come out of the windows. When first responders arrived, the house was engulfed.
The fire was apparently caused by one of the dogs knocking over a candle.
Both dogs were safe and there were no injuries from the fire or from firefighting efforts. Officers and Fire Fighters acted quickly, notifying JCP&L, NJNG, the school buses and the building department, and ensuring a safe perimeter around the scene.
Laurelton, Herbertsville, Breton Woods and Pioneer Hose fire companies all responded and after two hours the fire was under control. Additionally, the Brick Township Fire Bureau and the Point Boro FAST team responded to assist with the investigation.