Local departments at the scene late Saturday
MANTOLOKING -- Fire crews from multiple departments were battling a large blaze on Channel Drive in the borough Saturday night.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out the brave men and women who are battling a structure fire in Mantoloking this evening," the Ocean County Sheriff's Department said on its official Facebook page.
Firefighters from Point Pleasant Beach Company 2 were among crews working at the scene, the department said on its Twitter account.
Photos from the scene showed a residential building engulfed in flames. Authorities could not immediately provide further details.
Squad 378 is covering Point Pleasant Beach while they operate on a fire in Mantoloking. https://t.co/IKXCcYEENj
-- South Wall Fire 3 (@SouthWallFire3) February 28, 2016
Crews providing mutual aid to Mantoloking FD. Stay safe! https://t.co/xZ7Np2pmuG
-- PPBFireCo2 (@PPBFireCo2) February 27, 2016
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