Crime & Safety

No Injuries After Zion Road Fire

Fire Department crews were assisting with water rescues in Manville at the time of the call.

No injuries were sustained during a small fire at a Zion Road residence Sunday evening.

According to Hillsborough Township Fire Marshal Dave Foelsch, a small candle likely caused the fire, which occurred at a house that had lost power. Hillsborough Township Police were able to extinguish the fire upon arriving at the scene, he added.

Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Companies No. 1 and No. 2 reported to the scene, as well as the Hillsborough Rescue Squad.

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The fire caused a moderate smoke condition throughout the house, though no major damaged occurred at the structure.


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