The Parkertown Volunteer Fire Co., with assistance from other local fire companies, successfully controlled a structure fire in the Parkertown area of Little Egg Harbor on Thursday, April 9.

When first responders arrived at the scene there was “heavy fire involvement” in a detached structure next to a residence, according to the fire company. Additional resources were needed as the fire progressed, and West Tuckerton Volunteer Fire Co. and Mystic Island Volunteer Fire Co. joined the effort.