Three Pets Perish In Galloway Apartment Complex Fire

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ - Three pets died and two apartments were destroyed in a recent blaze at the Ryan's Ridge development, Detective Lt. Joseph J. Picardi said.

The fire on Snow Mass Court was already heavily involved when first responders arrived at 4:21 p.m. on June 8. The fire in one apartment was already spreading to another unit, so police checked for occupants and evacuated the complex, he said.

No injuries were reported, but three pets died in the fire. The fire was contained to two apartments, but both were left uninhabitable. A third apartment had minor damage, Picardi said.

Galloway Township volunteer firefighters from the Bayview, Pomona, and Oceanville fire companies responded and brought the fire under control. Galloway Township Fire Chief Richard Smith commanded fire operations.

The Galloway Township Ambulance Squad, Galloway Township Emergency Management, Galloway Township Code Enforcement, American Red Cross and Atlantic City Electric assisted at the scene.

The fire is under investigation by Investigator Scott Feldman of the Galloway Township Fire Department, and Detective Lieutenant Joseph Picardi and Officer John Mooney of the Galloway Township Police Department's Fire Investigation Unit.

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