POINT PLEASANT BORO, N.J. — A fast-moving fire that began with a burning pool filter spread to a home in Point Pleasant Boro Friday afternoon, prompting a multi-agency response and drawing thousands of views online after first responder footage was released.
The fire was reported around 2:30 p.m., when dispatchers received a call about a pool filter on fire, with flames quickly climbing the side of a nearby residence. First-arriving units confirmed a working structure fire and immediately requested mutual aid.
Crews from Point Pleasant Beach and Brick Township Fire Departments assisted at the scene.
Firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions on the exterior C and D sides of the house, with flames extending into the attic. Engine 7501’s crew led the initial attack, deploying a 1¾” hand line into the home and beginning suppression.
Once water was applied to the main body of the fire, crews began overhaul operations, opening ceilings and parts of the roof to access and extinguish remaining hot spots. The fire was brought under control shortly after.
There were no injuries reported. The cause remains under investigation, though officials say early signs point to the pool filter as a possible ignition source.
A structure fire sparked by a pool filter was knocked down in Point Pleasant Friday, as video of the dramatic response continues to gain views online.
