By Crash News Writer 
Lawrence Township, NJ (October 5, 2026) – A 67-year-old woman died in a house fire in Cumberland County on Friday. The fire occurred on October 2 at a home on Iron Bridge Road in Lawrence Township.
According to the New Jersey State Police, troopers responded to the residence and found the house partially engulfed in flames. Multiple local fire departments were called to the scene and worked to extinguish the fire.
Authorities identified the woman who died as Nelledy Hughes, 67, of Lawrence Township. State police said Hughes was inside the residence when the fire occurred.
No other injuries were reported. Authorities have not released information about what caused the fire, and additional details about the circumstances surrounding the incident were not immediately available.
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This article is based on initial information released by authorities and may change as additional findings become available.
- Nelledy Hughes, 67, of Lawrence Township, was identified as the woman who died.
- State police reported that Hughes was inside the home during the fire.
- Multiple local fire departments responded and extinguished the flames.
- No other injuries were reported.
- Authorities have not released information about what caused the fire.
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If your family has been affected by a fatal house fire and you have questions about insurance coverage or possible legal responsibility, consider speaking with a qualified attorney as soon as possible.