At around 0600 hours Hopatcong Fire Fighters responded to 10 Pickerel Point Road off Lakeside Blvd. for a working structure fire. Upon arrival firefighters found heavy fire showing from a one story garage attached to a large 2.5 story dwelling. Heavy fire conditions extended into the dwelling and it became well involved. Firefighters from Roxbury, Stanhope, Byram, Netcong, as well as a Tanker Force battled the blaze for several hours before bringing it under control. No injuries were reported at the scene and the owner of the home was not at home during the time of the fire. The Hopatcong Police, Hopatcong Fire Marshalls Office and Sussex County Fire Marshall are investigating the cause of the blaze.
Photos By: Adam Alberti & Robert Guido