July 18, 2024
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–Robbinsville Fire Department reported that firefighters were dispatched to Patricia Lane at 6:54 a.m. on July 18, 2024, for a resident reporting smoke in their home. After dispatch, additional information was provided reporting an active structure fire at the address. When firefighters arrived at the location, they reported visible fire from the rear of the home extending to the attic area. The residents had self-evacuated upon arrival and were uninjured. An “all hands” was called for sending additional firefighters and equipment, including tankers due to the lack of fire hydrants in the area, from Hamilton Township, West Windsor, Plainsboro, Monroe, and Upper Freehold. Fire crews advanced two, inch and 3/4″ handlines into the burning home quickly knocking the fire down and conducted overhaul to prevent further extension. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. The Robbinsville Township Fire Marshal is actively investigating the cause of the fire, which was not suspicious in nature.
