Furnace Malfunction Sparks Smoke Damage in Vernon Residence

January 12, 2026 | Vernon, NJ

Firefighters tackled smoke conditions at a home on Hunter Ridge Road early Monday after a furnace failure caused significant interior damage. Responders were called to 3 Hunter Ridge Road around 7:40 a.m. on Jan. 12 when residents reported smoke billowing from the building. The malfunction led to widespread smoke damage, though no one was hurt and flames did not extend beyond the furnace area.

Fire Department venting smoke Condition from a furnace malfunction.

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