POULSBO, NJ – A devastating fire broke out in two residences on the 300 block of Mantua Avenue, injuring one person. The blaze, which escalated to a two-alarm fire, occurred in Poulsbo, New Jersey.
The victim, who suffered burns, received immediate treatment at the scene. The fire originated in one home before spreading to an adjacent property. Fire crews worked tirelessly to extinguish the flames and spent considerable time addressing hotspots in the first home affected.
Local residents revealed that the occupant of the initially ignited home is a solitary military veteran well-known in the community. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and authorities are yet to release further details about the incident or the condition of the injured individual.