Wall Township Loses Its Christmas Fire

A family in Wall Township lost their home on Christmas morning to a raging fire. They were a Navy veteran and his wife. The blaze was a bit of a mystery, but no one was injured in the fire. As it turns out, the fire was a result of a faulty chimney, according to the Wall Township Fire Department.

The biggest challenge of all was the sheer number of firefighters who showed up. At one point, there were over 40 fire and police vehicles in the parking lot of 2379 Peter Court, according to a spokesperson. This was on top of the usual suspects, including Jersey Central Power & Light and New Jersey Natural Gas. Eventually, the fire was contained.

The Wall Township Fire Department was the first to arrive, followed by South Wall Fire Rescue, the Office of Emergency Management, and the Monmouth County Fire Marshal’s office. While the Wall Township Police department was not involved in the fire, the aforementioned group were quick to point out that the aforementioned blaze amounted to a minor inconvenience. Although the Fire Department’s chief was unable to provide details regarding the incident, the department’s chief officer was quoted in a statement as saying that the department had been “seriously impressed” by the efforts of the aforementioned organizations.

Upon investigation, it was discovered that the Wall Township Fire Department had received numerous complaints over the previous few weeks. On the plus side, the department has received numerous donations and kudos from local civic minded types. Moreover, the department has a new Chief of Operations, a former firefighter and politician who is said to be “eager to help the department out.” And he’s definitely a fan of the department’s philanthropic initiatives.

In addition to the aforementioned fire, the department was also at the scene of a sabotage incident that left several fire trucks in pieces. One of the culprits was a company that specializes in plumbing services, according to a spokeswoman. Of course, it was a close call. After the dust settled, the department was still trying to figure out the full scope of the incident. Several department employees were at the scene and were unsure of their roles in the scuffle. There was also a fire in a neighboring house, but it did not burn to the ground.