Smoking Caused Flemington Apartment Fire That Left Resident With Critical Burns, Police Say

The Flemington apartment fire that left a resident with critical burns and seriously damaged the building last month was caused by smoking, officials said.

One person was airlifted with severe burns as a fire ripped through and caused serious damage to a Flemington apartment complex Monday evening, authorities confirmed.
Photo Credit: *Clinton Fire Department via Facebook*

Valerie Musson

12/09/2021 1:51 p.m.

Christopher Carroll, 59, was airlifted to Saint Barnabas Burn Center with severe injuries following the Nov. 22 blaze at the Hunter Hills complex in Flemington, DailyVoice.com reported.

Carroll remained in critical but stable condition, police said Thursday.

An investigation by the Flemington Borough Police Detective Bureau, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office and the Flemington Borough Fire Marshal’s Office found that the fire was accidental and caused by smoking, authorities said.

“Please remember to use extreme caution while smoking in your household,” police said. “For fire safety information please reach out to the Flemington Borough Fire Marshal’s Office.”

Scroll down to view additional photos of the blaze.

Assisting agencies include the Flemington Borough OEM and the Red Cross.

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