12-10-2017 (Camden County) GLOUCESTER TWP. - 590 Lower Landing Rd., Lakeview Apartments Unit 268 - All Hands Dwelling

Task Force 82 was toned at 20:42 for a working apartment with entrapment. Responding units reported a heavy smoke column while enroute. Engine 821, as first due engine, went into immediate service with a 1 3/4" handline while also securing a water source. Ladder 84 arrived and went to work setting up the aerial for service, while Squad 81 layed in from a second hydrant to supply the tower, with Engine 822 operating the hydrant. 820 (Millisky), reporting heavy fire and smoke throughout, struck the All Hands. All occupants were quickly accounted for. Once a second RIT was confirmed, Squad 75 was put to work on fire suppression. Just after the 20 minute mark, the emergency evacuation order was given as conditions deteriorated, and operations went defensive. The bulk of the fire was knocked down within 30 minutes, however it was nearly another 90 minutes before the fire was placed under control. Damage was contained to two units.
No civilians or firefighters were injured, however 1 police officer was transported for treatment of minor burns to the hand. In all, 22 residents were displaced, and were being assisted by the Red Cross. The fire is currently under investigation by the State Fire Marshal.
NJFG - Joe Piepszowski