PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 5, 2018

Subject: Structure Fire 2158 Terrace Place

Contact: John A. Sahatjian Fire Chief

“Structure Fire”

At 1230pm a Box alarm was transmitted in District 3 (South Wall) for a possible structure fire. A Box alarm is a shared service agreement between Wall Fire District 1, 2 and 3 for any smoke or fire in a structure. Members arrived and found smoke and fire showing from the rear of the 2-story residence. Crew from Engine 379 quickly and aggressively stretched a line, found heavy fire on the first floor and extinguished the fire. A search of the residence was negative, as the homeowner were not home at the time of the fire. Crews from District 1 and 2 assisted with overhaul and checked for extension through out the house.

Mutual Aid Agencies

Wall Fire District 1

Wall Fire District 2

Point Beach Fire (RIT)

Manasquan Fire (Cover)

The fire is under investigation by Wall Twp Fire Bureau, Monmouth County Fire Marshals and Wall Twp Police.