Afternoon fire devastates Mullica Twp. house

MULLICA TWP. -One person was hospitalized after a fire tore through a Mullica Township home Wednesday afternoon.

Firefighters arrived at the intersection of Moss Mill Road and Heidelberg Avenue to find the house in flames and smoke coming from the roof.

Officials say there were no fire hydrants in the rural neighborhood, and firefighters were forced to bring in tankers to fight the blaze.

One person was taken to the hospital for what authorities are calling only minor injuries.

The home suffered extensive damage and fire officials say it will likely be a total loss.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.