Millponds fire damages housing units; police rescue one resident
Millponds fire damages housing units; police rescue one resident
MARLBORO – Multiple condominium units in the Millponds development off Texas Road in Marlboro were damaged in a fire that occurred on May 15 and during the incident, police officers rescued an elderly man from his home.
According to a press release from the Marlboro Police Department, at 4:03 p.m., police received a 911 call from a resident who was reporting a fire at a residential building on Yorkshire Place in Millponds.
Police officers arrived at the scene approximately four minutes after the 911 call was received. Flames could be seen from the road and there was a heavy smoke condition.
Get our free mobile app
Marlboro Police said that as of today, the fire doesn t seem to be suspicious, but they are all investigating to rule that out.
Officers were on scene at the Morganville development within 4 minutes of the 9-1-1 call, police said, and once there they saw the building engulfed in flames affecting units 371, 373, 375, 377, 379, 381, 383 and 385 with the fire appearing to be originating in the back of the building near units 375 and 377.
As the flames roared through the building, Marlboro Police Patrolman Charles Wilson found the front door of unit 375 wide open and as he went towards the door, noticed an elderly couple having trouble getting out.
Marlboro Police Officer saves elderly couple as fire spreads mybeachradio.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from mybeachradio.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.