FIRE BREAKS OUT AT HOME IN HAMILTON TOWNSHIP

A residential structural fire broke out Wednesday afternoon. Hamilton Township Police said the incident took place at the Hamilton Green development. Initial responding officers evacuated the residents but were unable to extinguish an oven fire. The Cologne, Mays Landing, and Laureldale Volunteer Fire Departments responded and extinguished the flames. Assistance was also provided at the scene by the Township of Hamilton Rescue Squad. Damage was limited to the stove area of the kitchen and no injuries were reported.