A drone video captured the aftermath, showing part of the pier had fallen into the bay in Monmouth County.
Jose Sanchez was quick to alert everyone in the house about the fire and rescue squads came in to pull everyone out of the burning house.
An 18-year-old neighbor charged in the slaying of an 11-year-old New Jersey girl who had been reported missing is due in court Monday.
A judge issued the ruling Wednesday during a bail hearing for Andreas Erazo. He faces murder charges and two weapons counts in the death of AbbieGail Smith.
AbbieGail Smith was found stabbed to death near her Keansburg apartment building on July 13, and an 18-year-old upstairs neighbor is charged in her death.
The U.S. government has denied AbbieGail Smith's father and sister entry into the country from Jamaica for the funeral. Josh Einiger spoke to them exclusively.