A residential fire broke out early Tuesday morning in the Roosevelt City section of Manchester Township, prompting a large multi-agency emergency response and leaving two residents temporarily displaced.
According to the Manchester Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 4:04 a.m. to a home at 1761 Delaware Avenue following reports of a structure fire.
When officers arrived, they observed flames and heavy smoke coming from the residence. Police quickly confirmed that all occupants had safely evacuated and that no pets were inside the home.
Multiple fire companies responded and began suppressing the blaze. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control before it spread to neighboring homes or nearby vehicles.
Assisting at the scene were the Whiting, Manchester, Ridgeway, Joint Base, New Egypt, Bayville, Pinewald Pioneer, Cassville, and Whitesville volunteer fire departments, along with Manchester EMS, Manchester Office of Emergency Management, Berkeley EMS, and other supporting agencies.
Emergency medical personnel from Manchester Township Medical Services evaluated and treated both residents for smoke inhalation at the scene. The residents declined further medical treatment.
The cause of the fire remains undetermined. An investigation is being conducted by the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office in coordination with the Manchester Township Police Department’s Investigations Bureau.
The American Red Cross is working with the affected family to provide temporary accommodations and essential assistance in the aftermath of the fire.
Officials said no additional injuries were reported, and the incident remains under active investigation.