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Feb. 6, 2023
Howell Township was dispatched to a reported structure fire at a single-story wood-frame home.

At approximately 8 p.m. on Friday, Howell Township was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the area of Hulses Corner Road.

It was a single-story wood-frame structure with heavy fire extending from the Charlie side.

Upon the arrival, Howell officers confirmed a working fire and asked for the box alarm to be filled.

Stations 19-2, 19-5, 19-5, and 54/55 from Jackson Township in Ocean County were also added to the box assignment.

Engine 19-3-77 was first due and stretched two 1-3/4-inch handlines; one to the rear of the structure and one to the front door.

Howell Tanker 19-3-78 supplied water to the engine while Jackson Crews from Station 55 assisted with the ventilation of the structure.

Crews and fire investigators spent around four hours on the scene.

The fire is investigation by the Howell Fire Bureau and the cause is currently unknown or unavailable.

No Injuries were reported as it was confirmed that nobody was home at the time of the fire.