The fire began on an outdoor kitchen in the backyard, officials said.
Two firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries while battling a house fire in Monmouth County that began on the back deck and ended up engulfing the entire home, officials said.
Fire crews and the Holmdel Township Police Department responded to a call of a fire on an outdoor kitchen in the backyard of a home at 6 Barrister Drive in Holmdel just after 7 a.m. Saturday morning, according to a release from the Holmdel Township Facebook page.
About 20 minutes after the fire was called in, the home was fully engulfed in flames and crews weren't able to contain the fire until 10:50 a.m., the release said.
One firefighter was injured while falling through the floor of the home while battling the blaze. The other suffered from smoke inhalation.
Both firefighters were treated on scene before being taken to Bayshore Medical Center for further evaluation.
"My thoughts and prayers are with the injured fire fighters and their families," Holmdel Township Mayor Tom Critelli said in a statement.
"Due to their bravery, and the valor and swift action displayed by their fellow responders, this blaze was contained before further damage could be done. On behalf of our community I thank all of the fire departments, first aid units, and police officers on site for their heroic efforts."
All residents were evacuated from the home without injury.
Firefighters still battling stubborn house fire in #Holmdel. All occupants (and their pets) made it out, 2 firefighters suffered minor injuries, @Holmdelpolice say. @News12NJ pic.twitter.com/J1XJkAFDmB
-- Alex Zdan (@ActualAlexZ) September 1, 2018
Over a dozen fire crews and first aid units were called to the scene for assistance.
The fire is under investigation by the Holmdel Township Police Department, Monmouth County Fire Marshall's Office, and the Holmdel Fire Prevention Bureau.
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