Lakewood house fire shuts Route 9
Kathleen Hopkins
Asbury Park Press
LAKEWOOD - Firefighters are battling a house fire this morning on the 400 block of First Street.
Because of the firefighting efforts, Route 9 is closed to traffic between Second Street and Route 88, authorities said. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area.
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