NJ Home Destroyed by Fire in Third Blaze This Week

Third Fire Destroys Harding Home

• 🏠 A massive fire completely destroyed a home in Harding, New Jersey, early this morning, marking the third fire at the property this week.
• 🚨 Flames were intense, with images from News Copter 7 showing the raging inferno.
• 👨‍🚒 Volunteer fire departments responded, battling the blaze up a steep hill.

Investigation into Connected Fires

• 🔍 Investigators are working to determine how the three separate fires are connected.
• 📅 The first fire occurred on Monday, followed by a smaller fire yesterday afternoon, and the destructive blaze this morning.
• ⚠️ Luckily, the occupants were not inside as they had left after Monday's fire.

Firefighting Challenges and Aftermath

• 💧 The area lacks fire hydrants, requiring the use of huge water tanker trucks.
• 🚒 Firefighters conducted an exterior attack for hours using ladder trucks.
• 💥 Bulldozers were used to knock down the remains of the structure after the fire was under control.

Cause Under Investigation

• 🕵️ State fire marshals have been on the scene all day investigating the incident.
• ❓ As of now, the cause of the fire has not yet been determined.