*** Fire ***

On Monday, May 9, 2022, at approximately 0115 hours, officers from the Lacey Township Police Department responded to a Sylvania Place residence, for the report of a shed fire. Upon arrival, officers observed heavy smoke with a large volume of flames emanating from the shed. Due to a heavy wind factor, officers evacuated nearby residents from their homes until the fire was controlled.

The Forked River Fire Department arrived on scene and extinguished the flames. The Lanoka Harbor First Aid Squad responded to standby and ensure no one was injured.

The Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Lacey Township Police Detective Bureau responded to the scene and are investigating the cause.