On Wednesday January 30th at approximately 7:29 PM a fire was reported on Creek Road in Bellmawr at ANA Laboratories. Bellmawr Fire Department units arrived on location with heavy smoke and fire already showing from the business. All employees working at the time safely escaped. Fire department units immediately placed large diameter hose streams in service to extinguish the fire. Soon after firefighters started operating, the rear half of building's roof collapsed forcing an exterior operation. Cherry Hill's Hazardous Materials Unit was special called to identify the chemicals stored in the facility and make decisions on mitigation of the containers and high pressure cylinders used at the property. Several containers exploded in the building during the firefighting operations. Cherry Hill's members were able to safely remove several 55 gallon drums away from building before being exposed to fire or further collapse. During the overhaul operations the members also overpacked, into secure containers, other chemicals with container damage. Camden County Department of Health's Emergency Reponse team was continuing to oversee the proper cleanup of the remaining products within the building. Fire departments from several surrounding towns also responded to assist in firefighting operations. No injuries were reported.
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