Fire at Lexington Drive Home Ruled Accidental

An accidental fire ignited at a Lexington Drive home on Tuesday afternoon which seemingly began in the utility room of the home, according to preliminary investigative reports by the Fire Marshall's Office.

Manalapan police arrived at the scene around 4:30 p.m. and saw flames and smoke coming from the second story windows of the home. Police and first responders from Gordons Corner Fire Company were unable to extinguish the fire, however, once the rest of the department arrived the fire was doused, according to police.

The home was occupied by a retired 82-year-old man who was able to escape the home and sustained no injuries. The man is the only occupant of the home, police said.

The Manalapan Township Fire Company #1, the Englishtown Fire Department, the Fire Marshall's Office, and the Englishtown-Manalapan First Aid also responded to the scene.