August 20, 2008: Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq., Deputy Chief of Investigations William Schievella, and Florham Park Chief of Police Patrick Montuore announce the investigation into a fatal fire which occurred at 45 Mann Avenue in Florham Park.

At 4:21 am today, a 911 call was placed to the Florham Park Police Department by a neighbor who reported seeing fire in the rear of the residence located at 45 Mann Avenue. This prompted a response by the Florham Park Police Department, Florham Park Fire Department, Florham Park First Aid Squad, Madison Fire Department, East Hanover Fire Department, Red Cross, Morris County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit, Morris County Prosecutor's Office Arson Unit, and the Morris County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Section.

The investigation revealed that at the time of the fire, the residence was occupied by a father, mother, daughter and daughter's friend. The mother, daughter and daughter's friend were able to escape via a second floor window in the front of the residence and are currently being treated at area hospitals.

The residence was severely damaged. The Morris County Prosecutor's Office Arson Unit, Morris County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Section and the Florham Park Police Department will be working together throughout the day to determine the cause and origin of the fire. The age and identity of the male victim is not being released at this point pending identification by the Morris County Medical Examiner and next of kin notification.

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio