Authorities are investigating a fatal fire that took place in the early morning hours of Saturday, a released statement from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office said.
Shortly after 2:15 a.m. on Saturday, Oct.17, a 911 call was placed in the area of Bennett Avenue between West Sylvania Avenue and Prospect Street in Neptune City, the statement said. There, a residence was in flames and fire suppression efforts began, it added.
Once the fire was brought under control, an adult resident was found dead inside. The decedent’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, the statement said
The investigation, involving members of the Prosecutor’s Office, Monmouth County Fire Marshal’s Office, and Neptune City Police Department, remains ongoing. As of yet, there has been no indication that the fire was suspicious in nature, the release said.
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