Firefighter catches on fire while battling flames at Brick Township home

Officials say all residents in the home got out safely. And the firefighter is expected to be OK.

News 12 Staff

Feb 12, 2024, 11:03 AM

Updated 92 days ago

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A firefighter caught on fire while battling flames Saturday at a home in Brick Township. News 12 New Jersey was told he's expected to be OK.
It happened just before midnight in the Herbertsillve section of the township. Officials say all residents in the home got out safely.
All of Brick Township fire companies responded as well as Point Pleasant Boro and Point Pleasant Beach for coverage.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown.


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