11-11-2008(Camden County)CAMDEN 502 Rand St.-2nd Alarm Dwelling

A box was transmitted for a dwelling fire at Rand and Midvale. Camden County Communications added the 3rd Engine on the box as multiple calls were being received. Car 4 arrived and reported heavy fire in the basement. The Engine Company arrived and stretched lines as Battalion 2 reported heavy fire conditions striking the all hands. Battalion 2 reported at 502 Rand Street a 2 story ordinary, vacant end of the row dwelling with heavy fire conditions. Minutes later the Battalion struck the 2nd Alarm as fire was through the roof. The Emergency Evacuation was ordered as companies set up for defensive operations. Ladder Company 3 set up for Ladder Pipe operations as crews opened up the building from the exterior. Crews remained in a defensive attack as the fire was brought under control. One firefighter was injured during the fire and transported to the hospital. The Camden County Fire Marshals Office have the fire under investigation.

--Photos NJFG Ted Aurig