Firefighters Extinguish House Fire on Dutch Neck Road in East Windsor

April 18, 2024 — Updated with information from East Windsor Police Department

EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)—East Windsor Police say that on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at approximately 8:41 a.m., members of the East Windsor Township Police Department responded to a reported structure fire at 300 Dutch Neck Road, East Windsor, NJ. The occupants of the residence had already been evacuated from the home.

Upon police arrival, heavy smoke and flames were observed coming from the front right side of the home. The fire was extinguished by responding fire personnel. The residence sustained fire and/or water damage and was deemed uninhabitable. No injuries to residents or fire personnel were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the East Windsor Township Police Department and the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office. At this time, the fire is believed to be non-suspicious. The displaced residents made temporary arrangements to stay at alternative locations.

Responding Fire Services:

Robbinsville Engine 40

Hightstown Engine L-41

Plainsboro Engine 49

West Windsor Engine 43

Hamilton Engine and Ladder

Monroe Engine 23

Monroe Engine 57

Allentown Engine 82-76

East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company 1

Responding Emergency Medical Services:

West Windsor 45-1

Original MidJersey.news story below:

EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–Around 8:41 a.m. East Windsor Police received 9-1-1 calls reporting a fire in area of 300 Dutch Neck Road. A short time later police and a fire officer reported fire showing from a two-story dwelling and a full first alarm was called to the scene sending multiple departments from surrounding communities to the scene. Two hose lines were stretched and by 9:00 a.m. fire was knocked down on the first floor and firefighters were advancing on the fire on the second floor. A short time later most of the fire was knocked down and crews remained on scene for an extended period for overhaul.

At the time of this report firefighters are still on scene. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the East Windsor Fire Marshal’s Office, East Windsor Police and Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office. Once official information is available the story will be updated.