Christmas Eve fire quickly extinguished

At 2018hrs. on Christmas Eve, Cherry Hill Fire Department A Platoon companies were alerted to a dwelling fire at 627 Kenilworth Avenue. Squrt 51 arrived and observed smoke showing from the front door of a 2 story wood frame single family dwelling. Squrt 51's crew stretched 1 13/4" hose line after laying in from the hydrant. Ladder 24 conducted a search and ventilated the dwelling while Squrt 51 extinguished the basement fire. Engine 22 stretched a back up line and assisted with overhaul. Battalion 13 (Harris) commanded the incident.