March 5, 2022

EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–East Windsor Police say that on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at approximately 2:24 pm, members of the East Windsor Township Police Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 140 Bennington Drive, East Windsor, NJ. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the fire had engulfed all levels of the structure. The sole occupant of the residence had already been evacuated from the home by a nearby resident.

The resident of 140 Bennington Drive sustained cuts, scrapes, and burns to her arms, legs, and head. She was transported to Cooperman Barnabus Medical Center by NJ State Police helicopter, and she remains in critical condition. No other persons were injured as a result of the fire. The structures of 138 and 142 Bennington Drive sustained moderate damage from the fire. The properties were inspected by township code officials and determined to be uninhabitable. The displaced residents made temporary arrangements to stay at alternative locations.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the East Windsor Police Department in conjunction with the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office.

Responding Fire Services:

East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #1 Engine and Ladder 42, East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #2 Ladder 46, Robbinsville Township Fire Department Squad 40, Plainsboro Fire Company 49, Hightstown Fire Company 41, Hightstown Rescue 42, Millstone Station 32, West Windsor Engine 43, Monroe Ladder 57, Monroe District 3, Princeton Rescue 60, Jamesburg Engine 3, Hamilton Ladder 10, Hamilton Squad 16, Hope Fire – Allentown 82, Manalapan Ladder 26, Princeton Junction Fire Company Engine 44, Signal 22