Keyport Fire Remains Under Investigation

Toms River man arrested for working on structures without being properly licensed

Keyport– The Front Street fire that lead to injuries to 8 firefighters and a Salvation Army worker on Friday afternoon remains under investigation with the cause yet to be determined, according to Charles Webster, spokesperson for the Monmouth County Prosectuor’s Office.

Andrew Mayer, 28 of Toms River, was charged with Working without a Permit, Working without a License, and Driving without a License, all disorderly persons offenses, after witnesses saw him working on the roof of 43 and 45 Front Street prior to the fire. He was released on his own recognizance.

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Officials probe cause of blaze that injured 8 firefighters in Keyport

KEYPORT — Demolition crews worked Saturday to clear charred debris left from a massive fire that destroyed at least three buildings in the borough’s business district. The blaze began around 4 p.m. Friday on West Front Street and spread into nearby structures. Cell phone video footage showed a wall collapse as thick smoke and flames shot… Read the rest of this entry »

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6 firefighters hurt in Keyport fire, at least 3 buildings lost

KEYPORT — Firefighters and utility workers were still grappling with a fire in the community’s business district more than four hours after it started Friday afternoon, Mayor Harry Aumack said. Grey smoke began filling the air around West Front Street around 4 p.m. as fire tore through a number of buildings, eventually causing a wall to… Read the rest of this entry »

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