3-2-07 111 Madison Ave - 2nd Alarm Dwelling
LAUREL SPRINGS,NJ- Station 60 (Laurel Springs), Station 64-1(Stratford), Squirt 63-1(Lindenwold) were dispatched to 111 Madison Ave in Laurel Springs for a dwelling fire at 11:15 on March 2, 2007.Command arrived and reported a 2 ˝ single family dwelling with heavy fire from the D side. Engine 6023 arrived and went in service with a 1.75” handline. Command struck the 2nd alarm shortly after arrival bringing in Quint 29-1(Magnolia), Rescue 8-2 (Chews Landing), 61-1(Clementon), Rescue 6-5(Somerdale), and 63-1 (Lindenwold), Camden Communications Field Com 2, and Rehab 13-8 from Cherry Hill. Crews battled heavy fire conditions in the C – D divisions with extension to the 2nd floor and attic area. Searches were performed with negative results. At the 10 minute mark Command reported the fire to still be doubtful with 3 handlines in operation. Ladder companies were sent to the roof for ventilation as walls were opened up to hit the extending fire in the walls. The fire was placed under control without any firefighter injuries. Neighbors stated the occupants moved into the dwelling less then a year ago and were not home at the time. The cause of the blaze is under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshals Office.
