Firefighters Battle Westmont Blaze
Photo by Frank SaiaFirefighters prepare to make the push through the front door as fire vents at this working fire at 201 Virginia Avenue, Haddon Twp, NJ on March 3, 2026.
Photo by Frank SaiaCrews make the push through the front door at this Westmont worker on March 3, 2026.
Photo by Frank SaiaWestmont firefighters prepare to place ground ladders to assist with venting the second floor at this working fire at 201 Virginia Avenue, Haddon Twp, NJ on March 3, 2026.
Westmont FF Logan Haynes vents the second floor at this Westmont worker.
Photo by Frank SaiaWestmont FF Ryan Finnegan assists with overhauling the first floor at this Westmont worker on March 3, 2026.
Photo by Frank SaiaWestmont FF Julia Saia overhauls the first floor soffit at the working fire at 201 Virginia Avenue, Haddon Twp, NJ on March 3, 2026.
Photo by Frank SaiaWestmont Deputy Chief Frank Jackson assists with command and control at the Westmont worker on March 3, 2026.
At approximately 2331 hours on March 3, 2026, the Camden County Fire Alarm Room dispatched the Westmont Fire Company and neighboring departments from Collingswood and Haddonfield to 201 Virginia Avenue for the report of a dwelling fire. Westmont Fire Chief, Dan Devitt arrived and reported a working fire in a three story, wood frame, single family dwelling. The working fire signal was transmitted which brought in additional resources from the Pennsauken FD. Collingswood Squad Company 16 arrived as the first due engine and stretched a 1 3/4" handline to the front door. As the firefighters prepared to make the push through the front door, fire vented from the Alpha and Bravo sides. Westmont and Haddonfield ladder companies placed ground ladders to assist with ventilation and for egress. Additional handlines were stretched to reinforce the initial attack line. The fire was placed under control in about 20 minutes.
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