Rahway Police Officer, Family Lose Home in Fast-Moving Fire as Fundraiser Launches for Recovery

Rahway, New Jersey — A Rahway police officer, his nurse wife, and their 10-month-old daughter were left homeless after a fast-moving fire destroyed their home within minutes, prompting a community fundraising effort to help them rebuild.

Officer Sean Twerdak, his wife Jessie, and their infant daughter lost all personal belongings in the blaze, according to the Linden Police Department, which shared details of the incident and the ongoing support effort.

Family escapes but ...