WHARTON BOROUGH, N.J. (Morris County) — A devastating fire tore through Overlook Village early Saturday morning, severely damaging five townhouses and displacing multiple families, according to Wharton Borough police.
Some residents lost all of their belongings in the blaze, which occurred in the early hours of the morning.
In response, Wharton Borough Hall has been designated as a collection site for donations to assist those affected.
As of now, the following items are being requested for donation:
- Women’s size 5 / medium clothing
- Women’s small shirts and size 26–28 pants
- Women’s size 10 clothing
- Women’s size 8.5 shoes
- Men’s and women’s general medium clothing
- Men’s and women’s underwear and socks
“Please keep these families in your thoughts,” the borough said in a statement.
The cause of the fire was not immediately clear.
