The Cherry Hill Fire Department was dispatched to a report of "an explosion and a house on fire" in the area of 165 Orchard Lane. Three engine companies, two ladder companies and the Battalion 13 (Michael Iannetta) responded to the reported location. Cherry Hill PD was first to arrive and reported an occupied dwelling about 70% involved in fire. The address was amended to 201 Orchard Lane. There was a car parked at the residence and the occupants not accounted for. Squad 13 arrived, established a water supply and stretched a 2 1/2" hose line to the front of the dwelling attempting to push the fire back and make entry. Battalion 13 arrived and established command with Ladder 44 arriving shortly there after and beginning aggressive VES of a few windows before being pushed out due to the house becoming fully involved in fire. Additional 2 1/2" hose lines and a blitz fire were stretched via Squrt 31 and Engine 22. Ladder 24 arrived and assisted Ladder 44 in opening up the remaining windows and doors. Firefighters were challenged with long hose stretches, a well advanced fire condition upon arrival and several propane cylinders located in the rear of the dwelling that had to be removed throughout the operation. The fire was quickly placed under control within 22 minutes from dispatch. The occupants were later safely accounted for and no injuries or fatalities reported.
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| Photo courtesy of John Axford |
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| Photo courtesy of John Axford |
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