Home Left Vacant By Sandy Damaged in Fire

A port-a-potty fire left a Longman Street, Silverton residence left vacant since Sandy damaged Saturday afternoon, Toms River Police Chief Michael Mastronardy said Sunday afternoon, Feb. 10.

Silverton fire company responded and extinguished a fire that started at a Johnny-on-the-Spot port-a-potty located near the residence on the corner of Longman Street, accoding to Mastronardy. Toms River Police also responded to the scene.

The fire damaged the port-a-potty and caused minor damage to the siding of the home, according to Mastronardy. Detective Thomas Dimichele and Officer William Hutton are investigating.