The Long Valley Fire Company responded to the blaze at 148 Stephensburg Rd. in Washington Township just before 12:55 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, the squad said.
Upon arrival, the company confirmed heavy flames coming from the basement of the two-story stone-framed home, prompting a second alarm.
The blaze was extinguished with help from numerous fire companies, including Washington Township, Schooley’s Mountain, Fairmount, Netcong, and Budd Lake, as well as the Tri-County Volunteer Fire Company.
No injuries were reported, though several pets were killed, and the home was extensively damaged, LVFC said.
The scene was cleared within about three hours.
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The cause of the fire was not immediately clear.
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