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Minor Appliance Fire at Point Pleasant Beach School

  • By Staff Report
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: January 06, 2026 EDT
  • Updated: January 06, 2026 05:53 PM EDT

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January 06, 2026 | Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Firefighters quickly responded to a minor appliance fire at a school in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, on Jan. 6. According to reports from the 1st Responder Wireless News Dispatch, a division of Belsito Communications Inc., emergency crews arrived on scene amid reports of the small blaze. Crews were actively ventilating the area when the alert was issued.

Fire Department On Scene w/ minor appliance fire in a school.  Ventilation in Progress.Fire Department On Scene w/ minor appliance fire in a school. Ventilation in Progress.

No injuries occurred during the incident, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

This event underscores ongoing safety issues in school buildings, potentially prompting reviews of maintenance practices and emergency response procedures.

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