| This morning at 4:00 Task Force 16 (Collingswood) was dispatched to the area of Route 130 and Sloan Avenue for a report of a building fire. Upon arrival, 1601 (Chief Amet) reported that a building was well involved. The "All Hands" box was filled. That bought Ladder 15-1 (Westmont), and Cascade 11 (Pennsauken). Engine 1613 laid into the job and went in operation with multiple hand lines. Ladder 16 reported to Division "A" and went in operation.
At the twenty minute mark a second alarm was struck bringing Station 15-1 (Westmont), Engine 1132 (Pennsauken) and Rescue 4-5 (Mt. Ephraim) for an additional FAST. Additional Engine Companies Engine 1521 (West Collingswood Heights), Engine 1292 (Merchantville), Engine 1131 (Pennsauken), Engine 7and 10 (Camden), were all involved in water supply operations. The fire was placed under control at 5:45 am by Chief Amet.
Collingswood was covered by Engine 211 (Haddon Heights), and Ladder 14 (Haddonfield).
The Camden County Fire Marshals office is on scene to determine the origin and cause of the fire.
*Photos courtesy of Bob Chester. |
