The investigation into how a Wednesday morning fire started in Phillipburg is continuing, but so far there is nothing to indicate any wrongdoing, according to the Warren County prosecutor.
Authorities previously said the fire started in a second-floor apartment at 690 Wilbur Ave. It was reported at 8:36 a.m. and brought under control in about 25 minutes, fire Chief Rich Hay said. No injuries were reported.
Phillipsburg fire
On Wednesday night, Prosecutor Richard Burke said the initial investigation into the cause revealed nothing suspicious.
While the blaze was contained to the apartment where it started, the building sustained heat, smoke and water damage, Hay said. The building is insured and can be repaired but residents are staying with relatives or friends in the meantime, he said.
The building is owned by Brian and Sheri Nehlia, of Forks Township, property records show. It was built in 1940.
In December, two Firth Street homes were damaged in a fire that investigators say was intentionally set. In that case, 22-year-old Erik J. Gall, of Milford in Hunterdon County, is charged with attempted murder.
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