One found dead in Little Egg Harbor home heavily damaged by fire
LITTLE EGG HARBOR−The search of a house on Harvest Way that was heavily damaged by fire Monday afternoon led to the discovery of the body of a man inside the home, authorities said.
Firefighters were called to the blaze about 1:45 p.m.
The body of the victim, who has not been identified, was taken to Community Medical Center in Toms River for a post-mortem examination, authorities said.
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The Arson Unit of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Little Egg Harbor detectives, the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office are investigating.
Details will follow when they become available, authorities said.
This is a developing story.
Ken Serrano covers breaking news, crime and investigations. Reach him at 732-643-4029 or at kserrano@gannettnj.com.
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Man found dead in Harvest Way home in Little Egg Harbor hit by fire
