WOMEN ESCAPES FULLY INVOLVED HOUSE FIRE
August 18, 2008

The Neptune Fire Department was dispatched to a reported brush fire at approximately 10:45pm at 511 South Riverside Drive. Shortly after dispatch, the incident was upgraded to a working house fire. Assistant Chief McDonald was first to arrive, and reported a fully involved 3-story private dwelling.

The following units operated and suppressed the fire. Unexcelled Engine's 34-4-75, 34-76, 34-73, along with engine's 34-3-75, 34-3-76, 34-1-75, 34-2-75 and ladder's 34-1-90, Ocean Grove 54-91, Avon 86-89. Also on scene was Fort Monmouth and South Wall Fire Rescue as the RIT, as well as 34-2-86 and Neptune EMS. No injuries were reported.

The fire is under investigation by the Neptune Fire Bureau.

Photographs courtesy of Scott Wentworth