Fire crews battle blaze at Rowan Mansion in Burlington County

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Friday, November 11, 2016
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Fire crews battled a blaze at the Rowan Mansion in Westampton Township, Burlington County.

WESTAMPTON TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- Fire crews battled a blaze at the Rowan Mansion in Westampton Township, Burlington County.

The fire started just before 10 p.m. Thursday in the 300 block of Bridge Street.

Upon arrival, crews reported heavy fire showing from the mansion.

Officials say the fire was brought under control just after 10:30 p.m.

No injuries were reported.

The home, which dates back to the late 1700s, has been vacant since a fire back in June of this year.

Philanthropist Henry Rowan, the benefactor of the university that bears his name, died last year.

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