Mobile Home Catches Fire

 MANCHESTER – Township firefighters, police and EMS crews arrived around 11 a.m. on May 29 to Pine Acres Manor mobile home to douse a blaze that spread quickly through the area.

  Initial reports pinpointed the source of the fire as a clothes dryer at 1881 Route 37 West according to township police.

  The fire spread quickly to a structure and vehicle, according to initial unconfirmed reports. The fire was reported to have been “knocked down” within a half hour.

photo courtesy Ocean County Scanner News

  Upon first arrival it was classified as full first alarm structure fire. Township firefighters were joined by neighboring fire companies who were asked to assist.