EDGEWATER, NJ—Late news reports on NJ.com last night said New Jersey Gov. Christie and local officials were blaming the fire at Avalonbay Communities' Avalon at Edgewateron maintenance workers using a blowtorch to perform plumbing work. Edgewater's fire chief reportedly said the complex's wooden construction made the fire spread more quickly, but the company defended its construction as "standard, common, and safe," and "in accordance with the fire and safety codes applicable" at the time it was built.

MIAMI—The Commercial Real Estate Women recently handed out its top awards, including the $57-million sale of the 1400 and 1444 Biscayne Blvd. property in Miami.

ISSAQUAH, WA—The 20-acre office park, 100% occupied by Microsoft and Costco, was sold to Seattle-based Talon Private Capital.