Two people, including a toddler, were rescued from a house fire early Saturday in Millville, authorities said.
City firefighters were dispatched to a residence on Dorset Avenue at about 4 a.m. for reports of a house fire with possible entrapment, the Millville Fire Department said on its Facebook page.
What happened
Emergency medical personnel with the Millville Fire Department removed the toddler from a roof at the rear of the home, officials said. Firefighters also found another person inside and brought that person to safety through a second-floor window.
- Incident location: Dorset Avenue, Millville.
- Dispatch time: about 4 a.m.
- Victims: a toddler and one other person; both taken by ambulance to Inspira Medical Center in Vineland.
The individuals were transported by ambulance to Inspira Medical Center in Vineland. Their conditions were not immediately available, and hospital officials had not released updates as of Saturday evening.
Investigation and response
The Millville Fire Department Bureau of Fire Safety is investigating the cause of the blaze, the department said. No further details on injuries, property damage or the timeline of the fire spreading were provided in the department statement.
| Agency | Role |
|---|---|
| Millville Fire Department | Fire suppression, rescue operations, investigating bureau |
| Millville EMS | Rescued toddler from rear roof, provided medical care |
| Inspira Medical Center, Vineland | Receiving hospital for transported victims |
Department officials posted the initial account on Facebook shortly after the incident. No names of the victims were released by authorities in the initial update.
"First responders saved a toddler and another person at a Millville fire," the department wrote on Facebook.
Residents should expect investigators to be on scene while the Bureau of Fire Safety examines the origin and cause of the fire. Officials often restrict access to a scene during active investigations; neighbors with questions about the incident should contact the Millville Fire Department for verified information.
I will update this report as fire officials or hospital representatives release additional information.
