Seaside Park, NJ – Fire crews from multiple Ocean County departments battled a raging three-alarm structure fire overnight on K Street in Seaside Park, where flames tore through a home and threatened nearby homes before being brought under control early Wednesday.
The fire was reported late Wednesday night, drawing a large emergency response as firefighters encountered heavy flames and exposure issues from neighboring structures.
Officials confirmed that all occupants safely evacuated the home before crews arrived. Firefighters worked in cold and windy conditions, setting up defensive lines to prevent the flames from jumping to adjacent properties.
Mutual aid companies from surrounding communities assisted Seaside Park Fire Department in extinguishing the fire. The cause remains under investigation by local fire officials and the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office.
A three-alarm fire tore through a Seaside Park home overnight as firefighters contained the blaze and confirmed all residents escaped safely.