PHOTOS: Monmouth Firefighters Knock Down Structure Fire PHOTOS: Monmouth Firefighters Knock Down Structure Fire
Photos: Monmouth Firefighters Knock Down Structure Fire About 50 firefighters from multiple departments in Central Jersey doused a stubborn structure fire, authorities said. The residential structure fire near River Plaza Elementary School was battled by River Plaza Fire Hose Co. No. 1, Middletown Station 8, Lincroft Station 10, Belford Engine Station 3 (Rapid Intervention Team), Community Station 4 and Middletown Township Fire Department's Safety & Air Units  No residents or firefighters were reported hurt in Wednesday's blaze. The Middletown Fire Marshal is investigating the origin and cause of the fire.
Structure Fire Closes Hartford Intersection Oct. 9, A.M. Structure Fire Closes Hartford Intersection Oct. 9, A.M.
Structure Fire Closes Hartford Intersection Oct. 9, A.M. A structure fire has closed an intersection in Hartford Friday, Oct. 9. Firefighters have been fighting a blaze at the intersection of Garden-Capen streets since around 6:30 a.m., Hartford Police said, Police also said, at that time, that they expect the intersection to be closed for several hours and are asking people to find alternate routes. This story will be updated as new information becomes available.
Firefighters Respond To Barnegat Blaze Firefighters Respond To Barnegat Blaze
Firefighters Respond To Barnegat Blaze Firefighters, police and EMS responded to a structure fire in Barnegat Township late Thursday, authorities said. First responders were called to the two-alarm blaze on the 100 block of Barnegat Boulevard at about 5:20 p.m. This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.
Lightning Strike Ignites Fire At Norwalk Home Lightning Strike Ignites Fire At Norwalk Home
Lightning Strike Ignites Fire At Norwalk Home Lightning caused a massive structure fire at a house in Norwalk. Firefighters responded to a reported lightning strike to a home on Richlee Road, Monday, Aug. 19 at 4:50 p.m., said the fire department. While responding, the call was upgraded to a working structure fire, with the occupant leaving the home with his two dogs, according to Norwalk Fire. When responders arrived at the split-level ranch-style home, the rear corner was heavily engulfed and had worked its way into the interior of the home, the fire department said. Firefighters gained entry through the front door to fight the fir…
DEVELOPING: Prosecutor Investigating Morristown House Fire DEVELOPING: Prosecutor Investigating Morristown House Fire
Developing: Prosecutor Investigating Morristown House Fire Personnel from the Fire/Environmental Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office were investigating a structure fire in Morristown Friday afternoon, a prosecutor's spokesman said.  The fire occurred at a home on Columba Street around 3 p.m. The fire appears to have broken out outside the home, according to an initial, unconfirmed report.  Morristown fire officials could not immediately be reached for comment Friday afternoon. Police declined to comment, citing the investigation.  This story will be updated as more information becomes available. 
Heavy Smoke At Popular Mahopac Restaurant Prompts Fire Department Response Heavy Smoke At Popular Mahopac Restaurant Prompts Fire Department Response
Heavy Smoke At Popular Mahopac Restaurant Prompts Fire Department Response This story has been updated. Heavy smoke at a popular Mahopac restaurant prompted a quick fire department response early Sunday morning, allowing the eatery to open as planned for Father's Day. Just before 4:30 a.m., the Mahopac Falls Fire Department and a unit from Carmel Police were dispatched to the Holy Smoke restaurant on Route 6N for a commercial fire alarm, according to Jack Casey of the MFFD. First arriving units found the area covered in a haze that brought calls for re-dispatch for a possible structure fire and more manpower. Chief Brian Sacher assumed Incident Command and Asst.…