What was first called in as possible garage fire on Lake Winnipesaukee Drive, quickly escalated to a working structure fire.
The wife of the homeowner was in the kitchen making food when she saw flame and smoke coming out of the garage door that leads into the house. She managed to run outside quickly and we believe called 911.
According to neighbors the fire started in the garage, and spread to the back porch before engulfing the rest of the house.
Stations 72,71,50 were called in. 71 and 50 for covers and to scene, 70 for one engine and one tanker, to scene.
Cheif asked about New Gretna, as well as coverage for houses and on scene. New Gretna (421) responded with one engine, the assistant chief and chief.
5001 was on hydrant connected to and feeding 7101 and departments laid 5 inch lines connecting 7101 to 7201 which ultimately supplied 7205 (the ladder)
Our own OCSN20 was en-route quickly from New Gretna to find much smoke in the area, and a devastating scene. Dispatch was warning there was ammo exploding in the garage.
All in total, Stations 71,72,50,421,70 and Squad 38 Rehab as well as the Ocean County Fire Marshall’s office were on location.
The fire was eventually under control, with the fire departments just hitting hot spots inside as well as exterior operations and a ladder above.
Our reporter said operations were in overhaul operations when he had to leave. They were tearing down ceilings, siding where they could.
The images we have are of a devastating fire, please understand these are real people’s lives involved.
Ammo pops in a house fire it dose not fire like gun . a round of ammo needs a barrel to build up pressure to get velocity and gun powder just flairs up just saying and sorry to the home owner
Ammo pops in a house fire it dose not fire like gun . a round of ammo needs a barrel to build up pressure to get velocity and gun powder just flairs up just saying and sorry to the home owner
Hope everyone including any fur babies, got out safely.
Barbara Iasillo their cat is still missing. 🙁
I’m a neighbor and I don’t know how to get a hold of the owners but I did see a black cat go into the yard just a bit ago, I’m not sure if that’s their cat or not.
Just actually reading this comment. Sorry you can contact us if you see him or get ahold of him he is a white with black markings on him, wife made a post about it tonight on the mystic island community page. Or you can text her 609-328-5988
Barb Gallagher-Hinchman Thank you, I pray to God that the kitty is safe and possibly just hiding.
Yeah my wife and I have been back twice looking for him. There’s no sign. We know he got out, neighbors saw him take off. I was trying to get my medication and my wife was trying to get me lol. She won.
holy crap
Amanda Dawson
Popping fizzing doesn’t matter…it made for a dangerous situation. This poor family has lost their home. Their cat is still missing. This is sad.
I know exactly how they feel. Since that was my house that burned down, lol. It royally sucks. Staying at my in laws. Best thing is everyone is safe.
Sorry for the possible loss of a family pet , however a home can be replaced but NOT a human life …Glad there was No injuries reported
I tell ya, the house went up quick that’s for sure. I just got out of the hospital 2 days prior from a pancreatitus attack. I was asleep in the master bedroom. My wife came running in yelling the garage was on fire. I jumped up and saw my buddy using the fire extinguisher but by that time it was too late. It was time to get everyone out. But yes we lost everything. We went back later, everything is a pile of muck in the house. But my friend my wife, daughter and son and I are all OK.
Steven Johnson Thank God, you all got out safely- I hope your kitty returns, if you would like a have a heart trap to set up nearby, I can get you one to try and catch him. Please post sizes for your family if your in need of immediate clothing and personal items- we will try and gather!
Barbara Iasillo thank u very much. I might just take u up on the offer
Steven Johnson please message the page in reguards to donations for you and your family
Ocean County Scanner News OK a friend of ours set up a go fund me page. And neighbors and family are trying to find other things. It’s as u can imagine a very stressful time. You can also contact my wife Lynn Johnson. I’ll post the go fund me in a few moments