Mutual Aid Assists in Downe Shed Fire

Photo by Downe Twp. Fire/Rescue and Dive Team

Photo by Downe Twp Fire/Rescue and Dive Team

Photo by Downe Twp Fire/Rescue and Dive Team

Photo by Downe Twp Fire/Rescue and Dive Team

Photo by Downe Twp Fire/Rescue and Dive Team

Photo by Downe Twp Fire/Rescue and Dive Team

Photo by Downe Twp Fire/Rescue and Dive Team

Photo by Downe Twp Fire/Rescue and Dive Team
DOWNE, NJ - On March 31st at approximately 9:51 A.M., Engine 39 and mutual aid departments were dispatched to Newport for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, Deputy 39 observed a shed fully involved in fire, with flames extending into a nearby hedgerow. Engine 39 arrived on scene and deployed (two) 1¾-inch handlines to initiate fire attack. Fire crews were able to quickly bring the situation under control, resulting in the incident being downgraded to responding and on-scene units. Mutual aid partners provided valuable assistance during the incident, including Cedarville FD, Port Norris Fire Co., Bridgeton Fire Prevention Bureau, New Jersey Forest Fire Service, Cumberland County Sheriff's Department, and the New Jersey State Police.