House Fire Breaks Out on Merkling Street in Swedesboro NJ Friday and Sends Three to Hospital

A quiet Friday afternoon in Swedesboro turned into something no neighborhood wants to see.

Around 3 p.m., flames broke out inside a home on the unit block of Merkling Street in Gloucester County. By the time crews arrived, the fire had already taken over. Heavy flames were pouring from the structure. This was not a small kitchen incident that got out of hand.

Three people ended up in the hospital that afternoon.

What Happened on Merkling Street

Two residents inside the home suffered smoke inhalation and were transported for medical care. Their conditions were not immediately detailed in official reports…