01-03-2011 (Camden County) CAMDEN CITY 920 Howe St.- All Hands
On January 3, 2011 companies were dispatched to the 900 block of Howe St. for a reported dwelling fire. Camden County Communications advised responding units they were recieving multiple calls for a house on fire on the block. Squad 7 arrived and reported heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor. Battalion 1 struck the all hands reporting at 920 Howe St., heavy smoke and fire from the 2nd floor of a 2 story ordinary. Engine 10 secured a water supply as Squad 7 led off with a 1 3/4" hand line for fire in the rear. Ladder 1 placed ground ladders as the Rescue Company performed searches with negative results. The fire was knocked down and placed under control with no injuries to firefighters. The occupant reported that he fell asleep while smoking. He was not injured in the fire. The Camden City Fire Marshals Office has the fire under investigation.
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