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Hampton Lane All Hands Fire
By Firefighter Michael Centrone
October 25, 2020
On October 15th at 8:20 Willingboro Fire and Ems was dispatched to the unit block of Hampton Lane for a report dwelling fire. Engine 1613 and Tower Ladder 1615 arrived in just under 5 minutes and report a 2 story dwelling with fire showing from the second floor, placing all companies in service.
Engine 1613 crew stretched a 2.5" hose line to protect the neighboring house while firefighters made entry into the home to extinguish the fire. Willingboro crews were able to hold the fire to the second floor bedroom.
Additional mutual aid companies arrived and assisted with overhaul and ventilation.
The fire is under investigation by the Burlington County Fire Marshal Office and NJ State Fire Marshal Office. No injuries were reported due to the fire.
Units:
Command 1600, Engine 1613, Tower Ladder 1615
Ambulance 1693, Fire Police 1618, and surrounding mutual aid FIRE and EMS departments.
