9-5-2009(Camden County)PENNSAUKEN 4112 Myrtle Ave-All Hands Dwelling

Crews were dispatched at 10:05 A.M, for a dwelling fire with a report of people trapped. While units were en route Camden County Communications advised responding units a neighbor was in the process of putting up a ground ladder to rescue the trapped child from the 2nd floor roof. Battalion 11-6 arrived and reported a 2 ½ wood frame dwelling with heavy smoke showing. Crews led off with a 1 3/4” hand line to find fire conditions on the 2nd floor. A 2nd line was stretched as a water supply was secured. Primary searches proved negative as all occupants were accounted for. EMS tended to a child was appeared to be injured from the fire. The fire was placed under control with no reported injuries to firefighters. The Camden County Fire Marshals Office has the fire under investigation.

--NJFG Ted Aurig