A late-night fire in a residential yard in the Roosevelt City section of Manchester Township is under investigation following an emergency response on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.

At approximately 9:40 p.m., emergency crews were dispatched for a reported large open burn. Upon arrival, responders confirmed an active fire involving an outdoor dog kennel in the yard.

During the response, one dog was safely removed from the kennel, while a second dog was rescued during the initial knockdown of the fire. Firefighters extinguished the remaining flames and secured the scene.

The incident was subsequently turned over to the Manchester Township Police Department and the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office for investigation. No injuries were reported to responding personnel, the homeowners, or the animals involved.