Sunday Night Fire Heavily Damages Galloway Township Home
No injuries were reported from a house fire late Sunday night in Galloway Township.
Fire Breaks Out Late Sunday Night
The Galloway Township Police Department said its officers and volunteer firefighters were called to a home at 629 Park Place at around 10:30 after a resident reported being awakened by smoke detectors and the smell of smoke.
Officials at the scene saw heavy smoke coming from the attached garage of the large two-story home, which quickly spread throughout the residence and took several hours to extinguish.
Cause of the Fire Under Investigation
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but it does not appear suspicious.
Icy Conditions Complicate Fire Response
The response to the fire and the conditions at the scene were exacerbated by the extreme cold temperatures and ice and snow covering the property and surrounding areas.
The department says all the occupants exited safely, and there were no reported injuries.
The Bayview, Oceanville, Pomona, Germania, South Egg Harbor, Port Republic, ACY International Airport, the 177th Air Guard Fire Departments, Galloway Township EMS, Galloway Township. Public Works, the Galloway Twp. Office of Emergency Management, and other agencies from Atlantic, Cape May, Burlington, and Ocean Counties all assisted at the scene.
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