TOMS RIVER — A Thursday morning fire destroyed the home of a first aid squad captain.

In a report obtained by the Asbury Park Press, investigators determined the fire at the Rolling Hills Court house started as a result of "combustible materials" that were too close to a space heater.

The accidental fire destroyed the home of Capt. Alyssa Golembeski, who lived with relatives who also are part of the squad.

A neighbor reported seeing flames and smoke from the garage and alerted authorities. Golembeski was trapped in the basement and with the help of a neighbor, three Toms River workers and a Toms River police officer, were able to coach her out of the home. She suffered minor burns.

Damage from a fire at the home of Toms River First Aid Squad Captain Alyssa Golembeski
Damage from a fire at the home of Toms River First Aid Squad Captain Alyssa Golembeski (The Lakewood Scoop)
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The family lost all of their possessions except the clothes on their backs, according to Toms River police.  Two pet birds, a pet rabbit, and one of their dogs were killed in the fire.

A GoFundMe was set up for the family in the hopes of raising money to buy clothes and toiletries.

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