11-9-2012(Camden County)COLLINGSWOOD 457 Harrison Ave-2nd Alarm Dwelling

Squad 16 arrived with heavy fire conditios in the 2 1/2" single family wood frame dwelling. Crews secured a water supply and led off with a 2 1/2" hand line. Command removed all comapnies from the dwelling as fire conditions quickly worsened and fire consumed the dwelling. All occupants were out of the dwelling and accounted for. A 2nd Alarm was struck. Companies set up for defensive operations placing multiple 2 1/2" hand lines in operation with a Ladder Pipe. No firefighter injuries were reported. One dog died in the blaze. Fire under investigation by PAU.

--Photos NJFG Ted Aurig Video by Dave Seybert