5-11-2009(Camden County)CAMDEN 5th St.-Mt. Vernon- All Hands Dwelling

A box was transmitted in Camden City for a reported dwelling fire at 5th and Mt. Vernon Streets at 3:49 a.m. Engine 8 arrived with heavy fire on the 1st floor. Companies went into operation with a 1 ¾” hand line to knock the fire down. Battalion 1 reported a 2 story ordinary constructed twin. Battalion 1 reported heavy fire conditions from the rear sounding the all hands. Companies set up for defensive operations with multiple 2 ½” hand lines. Car 3 placed the fire under control at the 40 minute mark. No injuries were reported on the fire ground.

--Photos NJFG Ted Aurig