Crime & Safety
Hackettstown Home Damaged In Saturday House Fire
The home and two cars parked in the driveway were damaged when the home caught on fire, officials said.
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — A Hackettstown home and two cars were damaged in a Saturday morning fire, Hackettstown police said.
The fire broke out before 11 a.m. on East Baldwin Street, police said. No one was injured, but the home was damaged.
The flames likely originated in the garage, before engulfing the left side of the home in flames and damaging two cars in the driveway. Police say the fire does not appear to be suspicious in nature.
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The homeowner's daughter, Amanda Sharp, thanked first responders for their efforts on GoFundMe page set up to help her parents get back on their feet.
"Everyone got out safely and unharmed. We are all very grateful for the Hackettstown, Independence, and Budd Lake Fire Departments, and the Hackettstown Police Department. We are also very thankful to live in a community where so many have already reached out asking how they can help," Sharp wrote.
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So far, $2,740 has been raised towards a $10,000 goal.
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