MORRIS COUNTY – A three-alarm fire broke out early Saturday morning, February 15, at the Randolph Village apartment complex, causing significant damage and displacing multiple residents. The Randolph Township Fire Department (RTFD) responded to the scene after the fire was reported at approximately midnight.
The blaze impacted twelve apartments, rendering them uninhabitable. Displaced residents are now receiving temporary shelter and assistance from the American Red Cross.
The Morris County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) bolstered emergency response efforts by deploying its Mobile Ambulance Bus alongside the Randolph Rescue Squad to assist with fire and EMS operations. Additionally, OEM coordinated with the Randolph Fire Command, Randolph Police Department, and the Randolph Office of Emergency Management to open the Randolph Community Center as a warming center for those affected by the fire.
Authorities have not yet released details on the fire’s cause, and an investigation is underway.
The Randolph Township Fire Department expressed gratitude for the cooperation and support of multiple responding agencies and the local community during the emergency.
