On Friday, February 28, 2014 at approximately 2004 hours, the Readington Township Police Department responded to 71 Hillcrest Rd. for a report of a structure fire. Once patrol arrived, they were informed that the fire was currently active in the bathroom which was located on the third floor of the residence.

The fire was extinguished by the Readington Fire Department. Once the scene was determined safe, it was later processed by the detective bureau and determined that the fire was not suspicious. The investigation leads to believe that the fire was started by a candle that ignited a shower curtain. There will be no other follow up conducted by the Readington Township Police Department.