TOMS RIVER — An early Thursday morning fire caused moderate smoke and minor fire damage to a home in the East Dover section of the township, officials said.
The fire began in the bedroom of the home at 612 Parkside Ave. shortly after 2 a.m., said James Mercready, director of the township Fire Prevention Bureau.
An investigation later determined that improperly disposed smoking materials in an improvised ashtray ignited a nightstand in the house, he said.
The home did not have working smoke detectors at the time of the fire. However, since officials deemed the home safe following repairs and cleanup, firefighters installed a new smoke detector in the residence, Mercready said.
The bureau reminds residents that installing, testing and maintaining operable smoke detectors in homes is essential for fire and life safety, and can greatly improve chances of surviving a fire, Mercready said.
Any resident with questions on smoke detectors or planning a family escape can call the bureau at 732-240-5153 or visit its website www.trfireprevention.com.
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