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Police ID Teen, Infant, Adults Killed In Ocean County House Fire
Authorities have identified the victims of a house fire in Ocean County.
Jennifer Wright, 39; Alaina Wright, 34; a 14-year-old girl and a 4-month-old infant were killed in the fire on Tuesday, Aug. 1 in Lacey Township, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
The fire was ruled accidental and may be due to smoking, Billhimer said.
"This is an unspeakable tragedy, and our prayers are with the loved ones of these victims,” Billhimer said.
At approximately 12:30 p.m., a structure fire with entrapment was reported on Buttonwood Drive in the Lanoka Harbor section of Lacey Tow…
Man Trapped, Killed In Fire In Ocean County, Family Says
A fire that left a man dead in Ocean County is under investigation.
On Monday, March 6, at approximately 1:45 p.m., multiple fire companies from the Little Egg Harbor Township area responded to a structure fire on Harvest Way.
During a search of the residence, the body of a dead male was discovered, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
In a GoFundMe campaign, Bobbie Ackerman said the victim was her uncle.
She identified herself as the daughter of the homeowner, Christine Ackerman, and said her mother was on her way home from work when she was told her house…
