Emergency Crews Respond to Partial Roof Collapse at Cooper Ave

March 17, 2026 | Somerset, NJ

Emergency responders are on the scene after a partial roof collapse at a 1.5-story frame house at 12 Cooper Ave. Fire officials are assessing the building's structural integrity, with shoring efforts in progress to stabilize the area. The collapse was reported during the early morning hours of March 17. There are no confirmed injuries at this time, but emergency crews are staying on site to monitor safety and avert any additional structural failure.

Fire Department On Scene w/ partial roof collapse of a 1.5 Story frame. Checking stability. Shoring in Progress.

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