May 12, 2021–Updated
The Hamilton Township Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating and told MidJersey.news that the cause of the fire is undetermined but did not appear to be suspicious in nature.
By: Tyler Eckel
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP (MERCER)– Officials are investigating a fire that occurred at a duplex home in Hamilton early Wednesday afternoon.
The fire occurred around 1:30 pm. Hamilton firefighters responded to the area of East State Street and Park Lane on a reported house fire. The first alarm was called when units arrived on the scene with heavy smoke and heavy fire from the rear of 19 Park Lane. Multiple hose lines were stretched into operation to place the fire under control. The bulk of the fire was knocked down around 1:50 pm.
The Fire Marshal’s office reported one firefighter was checked out by EMS at the scene.
Bystanders state that the resident of the home said he was upstairs when he heard a pop and then smelled smoke. Bystanders also said that the resident made another phone call before calling 911.
The Hamilton Township Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating and told MidJersey.news that the cause of the fire is undetermined but did not appear to be suspicious in nature.
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