Smoke Fills Hotel Lobby After Microwave Mishap Prompts Fire Response

January 03, 2026 | N Hanover Twp, NJ

Smoke filled the lobby of a hotel after improper use of a microwave prompted a quick response from firefighters. The incident took place at 21 Wrightstown Cookstown Road in North Hanover Township, New Jersey, in Burlington County. Fire department personnel arrived around 12:39 a.m. on Jan. 3 to vent the building and confirm safety. No injuries were reported, and the situation was resolved without additional issues.

Smoke in the lobby of hotel due to improper use of microwave. Fire Department venting.

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