12-18-2009(Burlington County)MOORESTOWN 437 S. Church St.- 2nd Alarm Dwelling

At 10:26 a.M. dwelling fire was dispatched. Burlington County Communications received multiple calls for a house fire as it was located directly next to a major highway. Moorestown Chief, 3100, arrived and reported a 2 story multiple family dwelling with heavy fire and smoke showing. All companies were placed in service. Crews arrived and placed multiple hand lines in operation. Command struck a 2nd alarm. The highway was closed as water supply lines were placed. The fire was placed under control around 45 minutes. No injuries were reported on the fire ground. Several pets were removed from the dwelling. The highway being closed caused major delays in the area as it was located near a mall. The Burlington County Fire Marshals Office has the fire under investigation.

--Photos NJFG Ted Aurig