Woman injured, firefighter hurt in Toms River house fire, ruled accidental

Investigators say blaze likely started in bedroom and may be linked to lithium-ion battery failure

Toms River, NJ — A house fire that left a woman seriously injured and displaced in Toms River has been ruled accidental, with investigators unable to rule out lithium-ion battery failure as a possible cause, officials said.

The fire broke out around 10:50 a.m. on April 13, 2026, at a residence on Tuyahov Boulevard, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.

Resident rescued as fire spreads

Authorities said a female resident was pulled f...