6-28-2009(Camden County)CAMDEN 823 Newton Ave-All Hands Dwelling

At 3:29 p.m., Engine 8 notified Communications of smoke showing at 823 Newton Ave in Camden City. The full dwelling assignment was dispatched to the location. Battalion 1 reported a two story vacant middle of the row dwelling with heavy smoke showing from the 2nd floor filling the all hands box. Crews secured a water supply and placed two 1 ¾” hand lines in operation to find fire on the 2nd floor. The fire was knocked down and placed under control with no reported injuries. The fire is under investigation by the Camden City Fire Marshals.

--Photos NJFG Ted Aurig