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Somerset County Freeholder Director Promises Aid For Bound Brook; Arson Suspect Arrested

Somerset County Freeholder Director Shanel Robinson speaks during the January 14 press conference on the Bound Brook fire.

In the wake of news of an arrest in the massive January 12 Bound Brook fire that destroyed nearly two blocks, the Somerset County Freeholder Director promised the county’s help in the borough’s rebuilding efforts.

The fire, which burned for about 4.5 hours before it was declared under control, destroyed two apartment buildings under construction on Main Street, as well as damaging homes and businesses on both sides of the street.

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