Second Alarm Fire Ravages 2.5-Story Home in Wharton

March 14, 2026 | Wharton, NJ

Firefighters battled heavy flames engulfing a 2.5-story frame house at 6 Fern Hill Road in Wharton on March 14. The incident quickly escalated to a second alarm, prompting crews to stretch two lines and conduct primary searches, which returned negative results. Mutual aid was requested from surrounding townships to assist in the response.

Heavy fire in a 2.5 Story frame. 2 Lines Stretched and Operating. Primary srches (-). Mutual Aid t/s.

The emergency call was dispatched at 9:48 p.m.

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