An early morning fatal fire has authorities in Old Bridge investigating.
Heavy fire broke out at 12 Judy Court shortly before 1:30 a.m. sending firefighters to the scene where crews battled flames that tore through the residence.
Crews received reports of trapped occupants inside the house forcing them to make entry and perform a search where they found a person dead and a second man severely burned.
The burned victim was airlifted to St. Barnabus Medical Center in Livingston where he is listed in critical condition.
Firefighters placed the blaze under control at around 2:30 a.m. with the cause under investigation.
The identity of both victims has not been released at this time.
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