CHFD Responds to 12-Alarm Camden City Blaze

On Thursday, June 9 2011, Cherry Hill firefighters responded to a multiple-alarm fire in the City of Camden. 

"A" Platoon members from Engine 1322, Squirt 1351, and Ladder 1324 responded on the 4th alarm to the city's Gateway section at approximately 1530 hrs.  Volunteers from Rehab 13 also responded for much needed support on the nearly 100 degree day.




The fire, initially starting in the vacant former Reliable Tire warehouse at Orchard and Chestnut streets, quickly spread to several nearby businesses and homes.

Eventually growing to 12-alarms, nearly 60 fire departments from throughout Camden County, as well as neighboring Burlington and Gloucester Counties, sent units to the blaze.

Photos by Dom Patricelli.

Video by Dave Hernandez: