MC - (Neptune City) - Structure Fire - 401 W Sylvania Ave. - TWO ALARM.
At around 2:30 AM Neptune City received a call for structure fire at 401 W Sylvania Ave, Neptune City, NJ. On arrival of the first due engine they reported heavy fire from apartment 3A on Division 1 & 2. It was quickly upgraded to a working fire assignment and transmitted the BOX Alarm. Neptune City crews were first due working aggressively to make a push & while doing so were able to rescue one victim with minor injuries. The fire quickly spread due to wind & advanced fire conditions throughout the building. The first attack line was an 1.3/4 it was quickly upgraded to a 2 Alarm Fire. Asbury Tower 83-89 was setting up arial ops along with Wall Township 52-2-90. Avon by the Sea Ladder 86-1-90 was on the A-B side. Belmar hook & ladder 87-1-90 was also there but was not setup. Multiple hand lines were stretched including 2.5 inch blitz fires. Two Master Streams were put in service to handle the fire through the roof. The cause of the fire ATT is unknown. The Monmouth County Fire Marshal’s are investigating this fire currently. Crews operated for around 3 hours during this early morning December fire in Neptune City.
