Stafford, NJ – On Saturday at 2:40 PM, the Stafford Police Department reacted to a structure fire report at 1442 Pancoast Road. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers saw a solar shed fully in flames. Multiple fire departments, including Warren Grove Fire Department, Barnegat Fire Department, and Stafford Township Fire Department, joined forces and extinguished the fire.
The incident did not result in any injuries.
After an investigation by Stafford Township Fire Prevention and the Ocean County Fire Marshal, it was determined the fire started due to a solar panel battery failure, refuting initial reports.
According to police, manufacturing of controlled, dangerous substances was not a factor. The Stafford Police Department appreciated all departments involved in handling the situation.