Crime & Safety

Video Shows Aftermath Of Deadly House Fire In Washington Township, New Jersey

Neighbors living nearby in Washington Township, New Jersey, are still trying to make sense of the fire that took the lives of two people.

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May 13, 2025

A criminal investigation continues after a fire destroyed a Gloucester County home, killing two people inside. In a social media post, Washington Township police said people called 911 to report an explosion early Sunday morning.

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The Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office does not believe that what happened at the home on Tranquility Court was an accident. They are looking into what exactly sparked the fire.

"I just couldn't go back to sleep after this, and today I'm still very, very nervous about the whole situation," Suzanne Pinto, a neighbor, said.

Find out what's happening in West Deptfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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