8-20-2010(Camden County)CAMDEN- 1264 Sycamore St.- 2nd Alarm Dwelling

On Friday August 20, 2010, crews were dispatched in Camden City to 1264 Sycamore Street for a reported dwelling fire. Battalion 1 arrived and reported 3 two story wood frame dwellings heavily involved with fire still spreading to more exposures. Battalion 1 struck the 2nd alarm. Crews set up multiple 2 1/2" hand lines and 2 Ladder Pipes to surround the dwellings in a defensive operation. The fire extended and damaged a total of 5 dwellings. One firefighter was treated and transported to a near by hospital.The American Red Cross was called to assist the displaced occupants. The Camden City Fire Marshals have the fire under investigation. Companies responded to this block multiple times during the week for small fires. Companies also battled a 2 alarm fire in these structures back in January of last year.

--Photos NJFG Ted Aurig