01-06-2011 (Camden County) PENNSAUKEN 7520 Boulevard Ave -All Hands

On January 6, 2011 at 10:22 a dwelling fire was dispatched in Pennsauken at 7520 Boulevard Ave at 10:22 A.M. FM 11-4 reported a column from blocks away. He arrived 2 minutes later with heavy fire conditions 1st floor from single family dwelling. The All Hands box was struck. 1100 (Chief of Department) arrived and reported heavy fire 1st floor of a 1 1/2 story single family dwelling with crews leading off with a 2 1/2" hand line. Crews found heavy fire and smoke conditions on the first floor. Command ordered all companies out of the building as building conditions worsened and live ammunition began to go off inside the dwelling. Command reported all crews were at a safe distance from the building as crews set up for defensive operations. The Ladder pipe and multiple 2 1/2" handlines were placed in operation as dwelling was fully involved. Crews remained in defensive operations as the fire was brought under control.
No injuries were reported on the fire ground. The Pennsauken Fire Department and Camden County Fire Marshals office have the fire under investigation. The American Red Cross was called to assist the displaced occupants from the dwelling

--Photos Ted Aurig NJFG