Blaze Destroys Part of East Windsor Office Building

A portion of an East Windsor office building was destroyed after a mulch fire spread late Saturday afternoon, according to a fire official.

The fire appeared to have started from something smoldering the mulch next to the building, located at 339 Princeton Hightstown Road, which spread to the side, up the walls and into the attic, said East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #1 Chief Kevin Brink.

Around 5:30 p.m. East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #1 Deputy Chief Jim McCann was driving by when he noticed smoke coming from the building, and found the back was on fire, Brink said.

When crews arrived they initially had to use water from the four fire trucks arriving on scene since the nearest hydrant was over 1000 feet from the building. Takers were also brought in supply additional water while hoses were being run to the hydrants, Brink said. The fire was under control by 6:30 p.m.

The fire was contained to one portion of the building, and there was heat and smoke damage throughout, Brink said.

Officials are still investigating the fire and there were no injuries, Brink said. A portion of Princeton-Hightstown Road was shut down while crews worked at the scene.

Fire companies from area towns responded, including East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #1, East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #2, Hightstown Engine Company, Cranbury Volunteer Fire Company, West Windsor Fire Department, Plainsboro Fire Company, Robbinsville Fire Department, Princeton Junction Fire Department and Monroe Township Fire Department. East Windsor Rescue Squads District I and II also responded.

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