Donations being taken for families whose home was destroyed in Carteret apartment fire

The city is accepting donations at the library and community center this weekend.

News 12 Staff

Jul 25, 2021, 10:37 AM

Updated 1,140 days ago

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There is still no details on the cause of a fire that left dozens without a home in Carteret.
Tenants of the apartment are being told that the building is a complete loss and they won’t be allowed inside, which means most of their belongings are destroyed.
The city is accepting donations at the library and community center this weekend.
Both facilities are accepting clothes, personal items and toys for children.
Officials say another nearby building suffered smoke damage, affecting an addition eight families there.