On Friday May 29, 2026 At approximately 2008 hours, the Avenel Fire Department along with Woodbridge and Port Reading were dispatched to the 300 block of Ella Ave in Avenel for a reported unknown type fire. As initial units marked up, it was quickly upgraded to a possible bedroom fire. When patrol arrived, they advised they had heavy smoke showing and a working fire, along with an off duty firefighter confirming a working fire. Right after that, Avenel Engine 5-4 arrived as the first engine, and found a 1.5 story wood frame single family dwelling with heavy smoke showing from the A/D corner and requested the first alarm. Crews immediately stretched a line and encountered heavy fire upon entry. The engine company had water on the fire in less than three minutes, while they continued to make the push to the main fire room. The bulk of the fire was knocked shortly after, with extensive overhaul being conducted. Companies from Woodbridge Township and the City Of Perth Amboy operated on the scene for nearly 2 hours before being released.