Sayreville home sustains damage in electrical fire SAYREVILLE - An electrical short is believed to be the cause of a blaze that rendered a Standiford Avenue home temporarily uninhabitable. The fire was called in by the resident of the home at 5:10 p.m. Jan. 7. Responding police and firefighters arrived to find the fire burning through the roof of the two-story home. Homeowner Patricia Demild, 70, was standing outside when first responders arrived. No one else was inside the home. According to a police report on the incident, Demild called for help after she went upstairs and tried to turn on the lights. The lights would not turn on, and when she went outside she saw that the roof was on fire. All borough fire departments were dispatched to the scene, including Presidents Park Fire Company, Sayreville Engine Company andMorgan Hose and Chemical Company. The Hopelawn Engine Company as well as the Laurence Harbor, South River and South Amboy fire departments provided coverage for Sayreville firehouses during the incident. Sayreville First Assistant Fire Chief Anthony Jackowski told Greater Media Newspapers that firefighters contained the fire to the roof and attic area. He added that Sheetrock and insulation were taken out as a precaution. "The fire was in the attic when we got there," Jackowski said. "Flames were coming out of the roof, but we contained it to the attic area. It was not a total loss." The residence was uninhabitable due to the damage that it sustained. No one was injured in the incident. "There was a lot of smoke and water damage," Jackowski said. FireMarshal Kevin Krushinski said an exhaust fan that experienced an electrical short caused the fire. Demild is reportedly staying on the premises in a mobile home until the damage to the property is repaired.