Crime & Safety

Fire Breaks Out In Garage Of Holmdel Home

Firefighters arrived to find an active fire in the garage of the house, which they promptly put out.

HOLMDEL, NJ — A house on East Lawn Drive in Holmdel caught fire on Monday afternoon, according to the Holmdel Township Police Department.

When firefighters arrived, they saw flames coming from the garage.

An elderly resident had evacuated the house earlier with the help of a family member, police said.

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The Holmdel Fire Department was able to quickly put out the fire.

Holmdel EMS and the Keyport Fire Department were called to help with the fire.

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