Crime & Safety

Fire Investigation At Health Care Facility Disrupting Traffic In Whiting

Authorities are warning drivers to expect delays but said there is no threat to the public.

MANCHESTER, NJ — Authorities are warning drivers to expect delays on School House Road in Whiting as firefighters investigate a fire at a health facility.

Manchester Township police in an alert about 1:35 p.m. said there is no threat to the public and said the fire at Aristacare has been extinguished.

Multiple fire companies responded, according to witnesses.

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An alert from the Ocean County Sheriff's Office warned drivers to avoid the area or expect traffic along School House Road while the fire is investigated.

There were no details immediately available about the fire.

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