Fire crews extinguished the flames and, after the fire was under control, residents were able to return to their rooms overnight.

The article offers safety steps and guidance for families and residents to discuss and practice as part of night-time safety precautions.

All residents and employees are safe and accounted for, with no injuries or transports reported at the time.

Initial reports indicate the car fire started in the parking lot with the vehicle pressing against the building, but the structure’s integrity was later deemed safe.

Residents were temporarily relocated within the community as a precaution during emergency response.

A local resident, Nicholas Bramble, helped call 9-1-1 and assisted in evacuations, aiding responders and ensuring driver safety.

A van crashed into the Ridgewood Senior Living at Historic Smithville complex on East Moss Mill Road in Galloway Township late Sunday night, sparking a fire that prompted the evacuation of more than 100 residents.

First responders and staff evacuated residents quickly, firefighters knocked down the flames, and authorities kept the building secure as smoke filled the area.

By shortly before 1:30 a.m. Monday, all residents had been accounted for, with multiple agencies and local fire crews on scene.

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Emergency crews remained on scene for several hours to assess safety and ensure the building was safe for residents to return.

The incident involved multiple responding agencies and is under investigation.