Fire Rescue News - Illegal fireworks to blame for Mays Landing house fire, cops say

From Press staff reports | Posted: Tuesday, July 6, 2010 | 0 comments

A July 4th house fire in Mays Landing was started by illegal fireworks, police said in a news release.

Around 10 p.m. Sunday, Hamilton Township police and fire units responded to the 6100 block of Longwood Ave for a brush and house fire.

Investigators determined the fire was started by fireworks, likely a Roman candle, Lt. Ed Barr said. Police arrested and charged Benjamin Kruse, 37, of Hammonton, with unlawful possession of fireworks.

Mays Landing Volunteer Fire Co. and the New Jersey Forest Fire service put the fire out at the house, which was unoccupied. The front of the building was moderately damaged.