4-25-2011(Camden County)CAMDEN 700 block Kaighns Ave-All Hands Building

Battalion 1 arrived and reported a 5 story vacant building with fire showing from the 2nd and 3rd floors with smoke throughout. The All Hands box was struck on arrival. Companies went into operation with multiple 2 1/2" hand lines and the Ladder Pipe. Multiple water supplies were secured. An extra Engine and Ladder were called above the all hands. Crews knocked the bulk of the fire down as a recon team was sent in to perform a search. Car 2 reported all searches were negative and placed the fire under control at the 90 minute mark. Companies stretched hand lines in the building to hit hot spots. No injuries were reported on the fire ground.

--Photos NJFG Ted Aurig