WHITING – No injuries were reported after a porch caught fire Sunday evening in the Old Whiting section of town, officials said.
Around 5:15 p.m., Whiting Fire Company Station 33 responded to a home with its porch engulfed in flames.
Chief 3300 knocked down the bulk of the fire within the porch using a water can, Whiting Fire said. Engine 3301, Engine 3311, Tanker 3318, Asst Chief 3310, 2nd Asst Chief 3320 arrived shortly after.
Crews were able to extinguish the fire on the porch. Due to a quick response, no other damage was found on the home.
Whiting Fire confirmed no injuries, and the residents were able to return to their home.
Ridgeway Vol. Fire Co. #1 Station 34, Manchester Volunteer Fire Department Station 32, Lakehurst Fire Department, and Forked River Fire Department, Manchester Police and EMS from the Manchester Division of Emergency Services were all on scene for assistance.
The Ocean County Fire Marshall is currently investigating the cause of the fire.
