9-3-2008(Camden County)PENNSAUKEN 5113 Central Highway-All Hands Building

A Task Force Box was transmitted in Pennsauken for a reported building fire at 5113 Central Highway at 4pm. An ALS unit in the area notified Camden County Radio of a smoke condition present and a fire visible in the building. Engine 1191 arrived and reported a warehouse with heavy smoke showing requesting the all hands. The Engine Company went in operation with a 2 ½” hand line as additional crews arrived and stretched a second 2 ½” line. The Ladder Company placed the Main in service as crews checked the roof area. Cherry Hill Haz Mat was called to the scene due to chemical in the building. An extra Engine and Ladder were called to the scene above the All Hands Box. Crews knocked down the fire and placed it under control with no report of injuries.

--Photos NJFG Ted Aurig