A fire in Brick Township has destroyed one home and caused severe damage to another on Monday afternoon.

The fire started around 3:30 p.m. at a home located at 31 Bay Way. A resident was home at the time but was able to escape uninjured.

Authorities say that wind caused the fire to spread to several other homes, including badly damaging the upper portion of 29 Bay Way.

Fire departments from several surrounding towns were called to the scene to help contain the blaze.

One firefighter suffered a minor burn and was treated at the scene

The cause of the fire is under investigation.