Fire destroys candle business in Elmer, New Jersey

whyy.org January 11, 2025, 08:00 PM UTC

A fire broke out at A Cheerful Giver, a candle business in Elmer, New Jersey, just before 1 a.m. on Saturday. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, and it escalated to a two-alarm fire. The fire drew assistance from nearby Gloucester County fire departments. The building was heavily damaged, but there were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.


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