08/24/2026
On Sunday 8/9/2026, JFD was dispatched to Front Street for a reported structure fire. When patrol arrived, they advised headquarters to retone for a working fire. J1 called on service and requested a 2nd alarm. Upon arrival, crews were met with a well involved structure fire. Due to the severity of the incident, the response was quickly upgraded, ultimately reaching a third alarm and bringing numerous mutual aid departments to the scene.
Despite the tremendous efforts of firefighters, EMS, law enforcement, and other responding agencies, this incident tragically resulted in the loss of two lives. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the victims’ families, friends, and all those affected by this tragedy.
Several firefighters also sustained injuries during the incident. We are grateful that those who were transported for medical evaluation have since been released.
The cause and circumstances surrounding the fire remain under investigation by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. Out of respect for the ongoing investigation, no additional information regarding the cause of the fire is available at this time.
The Jamesburg Fire Department would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all of the mutual aid fire departments, EMS agencies, law enforcement officers, dispatchers, and other organizations that assisted throughout this difficult incident. Your support and professionalism were greatly appreciated.
Monroe Twp Fire District #3
Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 - Station 51
Monroe Professional Firefighters I.A.F.F Local 3170
Monroe Township EMS
Monmouth Junction Vol. Fire Department
Spotswood Volunteer Fire Department - Enterprise Hook & Ladder Co., Inc.
South River Fire Department
Helmetta Fire Department
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Jamesburg Fire Dept.
Jamesburg Police Department
Signal 22 Canteen Unit
Brookview Volunteer Fire Company
Old Bridge Volunteer Fire Department
Plainsboro Fire Department
North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company 2
