6-20-2008(Camden County)CAMDEN 101 Newton Ave-2nd Alarm Building

Camden City Companies were dispatched for a general alarm system at the Public Works Building on Newton Ave at 22:39. At 22:44 Engine 1 arrived and reported nothing showing. Two minutes later Battalion 1 arrived and reported smoke showing requesting the box be filled. At 22:50 Battalion 1 requested the all hands reporting a 3 story ordinary constructed building 300x300 with heavy smoke showing from the 2nd floor. Ten minutes later Car 3 requested the 2nd alarm be sounded. Companies went in operation with forcible entry through the rear as several hand lines were placed in operation and ground ladders were placed. At 23:17 Car 3 reported the bulk of the fire to be knocked down in the main garage area as companies located multiple vehicles on fire with heavy smoke throughout the building. At the 40 minute mark companies were checking for extension in the garage area. The fire was placed under control at the 60 minute mark. No firefighter injuries were reported on the fire ground.

--Photos NJFG Ted Aurig