The two-alarm fire was reported at 600 Ridge Road at about 12:33 p.m.
The two-story barn was part of the historical Long Bridge Farm that was once occupied by George Washington’s troops.
The high winds that day caused the fire to spread into nearby neighborhoods causing small tree and grass fires and led to evacuations.
The fire was determined to be caused by an electrical wire that fell on the barn after a tree branch struck it.
Several volunteer firefighters including Firefighters from Monmouth Junction, Kendall Park, Kingston, Plainsboro, North Brunswick, Jamesburg and the New Jersey State Forestry Service assisted in battling the blaze.
There were no injuries caused by the fire.
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Written by: Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers Last Updated : January 7, 2022
