Cherry Hill Firefighters Extinguish School Bus Fire
Photo by FRANK SAIACherry Hill FF Patrick Guilmette works to extinguish a school bus fire on Rt. 70 in Cherry Hill, NJ on February 16, 2026.
Photo by FRANK SAIAFirst due Cherry Hill Ladder Company 1324 prepares to go to work while waiting for the engine company to arrive at this school bus fire on Rt. 70 in Cherry Hill, NJ on February 16, 2026.
Photo by FRANK SAIACherry Hill Truckman Mark Mondile uses a saw to force entry into the school bus.
Photo by FRANK SAIACHFD FF Patrick Guilmette and crew prepare to go to work to extinguish a fully involved school bus fire on Rt. 70, Cherry Hill, NJ on February 16, 2026.
Photo by FRANK SAIACHFD FF Mark Mondile uses the rescue tool to gain access to the engine compartment.
At a few minutes after 1600 hours on February 16, 2026, Cherry Hill Ladder Company 1324 and Engine Company 13-5 were dispatched to a vehicle fire on Rt. 70 at Cuthbert Blvd in Cherry Hill, NJ. Ladder 1324 was first to arrive and had a small school bus on fire. They took a position to block the traffic lane and protect the incoming engine company while operating. Engine 13-5 arrived and stretched a 1 3/4" hose line and extinguished the fire. The driver of the school bus apparently experienced a problem with the bus and pulled over to the shoulder of Rt. 70 which is a busy roadway, especially during rush hour. Reportedly, there were no children on the school bus and no injuries were reported.
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