TOMS RIVER – An early morning house fire in Toms River is now under probe on New Year’s Day.
According to authorities, five firefighters suffered minor injuries while battling the blaze at a one-story dwelling on 15th Street in Silverton.
The fire broke out after 5 a.m. and quickly spread, engulfing the entire structure. None of the residents were injured but two pet cats died.
Sandy Farrell-Rolzhausen
Dan Cummings