Ryan Mack of Jersey Shore Fire Response shared prearrival video of fire crews responding to a recent structure fire in Howell Township, New Jersey.
Around 8:03 p.m. on February 3, 2023, Howell Township was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the area of Hulses Corner Road. Upon arrival of the first Howell Fire Department officers, they stated that it was a confirmed working fire and asked for the box alarm to be filled. Station 19-2, 19-5, 19-3, and Stations 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 and clearing the scene just before 12:00 a.m. The fire is currently under investigation by 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.
