Park Avenue Monday Afternoon Fire Ruled Accidental
Officials: Fire originated in the first floor den of the residence
The Monday afternoon blaze that claimed the life of a former Assistant City Manager inside his Park Avenue home has been ruled accidental, according to a news statement from Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.
James Famularo, 52, former Asbury Park Assistant City Manager, former Board of Education member, and Asbury Park Housing Authority member, was found deceased in an upstairs bedroom of the three-story townhouse, officials said. His wife Shonna escaped the blaze and was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for non-life threatening injuries.
Asbury Park Police and Fire Departments responded close to 3:08 p.m. to a structure fire the 1509 Park Avenue home. After firefighters were able to get the fire under control, an on-scene investigation determined that the fire originated in the first floor den of the residence, officials said. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental.
The investigation into the fire is being conducted by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Monmouth County Fire Marshal’s Office and Asbury Park Police Department.
Anyone who believes they have information to assist the investigative team is urged to contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Brian Weisbrot at 800-533-7443 or Asbury Park Police Detective Cynthia Yost at (732) 775-1996.
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