Fire crews battle blaze at Rowan Mansion in Burlington County

Thursday, November 10, 2016
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.
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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.
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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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