Crime & Safety
Maplewood House Destroyed In Christmas Fire
A vacant home on Hilton Avenue burned in the early-morning blaze.
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Fire crews from nearby towns responded in the wee hours of Christmas morning to a house at 28 Hilton Ave. that was engulfed in flames. Officials said that the home was being renovated by the owners, but it was vacant, according to TapIntoSOMA, and they said the fire "seems accidental," but would be investigated.
Read more about the incident at TapIntoSOMA.
UPDATE: A Gofundme has been started for the homeowner, who lost all her belongings in the house, which was left to her by her father. Read about it on Patch.com here.
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