The Dog Days of Summer hit South Jersey; 1 injured in second alarm Mt. Laurel house fire
Photo by FRANK SAIAMt. Laurel mains are raised to the roof at this second alarm fire at 106 Dorchester Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ on July29, 2025.
Photo by FRANK SAIACinnaminson FF Cristiano Armenti doesn't report empty handed to the fireground at this 2nd alarm fire at 106 Dorchester Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ on July 29, 2025.
Photo by FRANK SAIAMt. Laurel BC Michael Denelsbeck (L) confers with Incident Commander BC Chris Santone (R) at the second alarm at 106 Dorchester Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ on July 29, 2025.
Photo by FRANK SAIACherry Hill FF CJ Presson, hits some hot spots on the interior at the second alarm fire at 106 Dorchester Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ on July 29, 2025.
Photo by FRANK SAIAMt. Laurel Acting Lt. Joe Bennett sheds some gear and cools down following the second alarm fire at 106 Dorchester Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ on July 29, 2025.
Photo by FRANK SAIAMt. Laurel EMS Brooklyn Carpenter and crew gives some much appreciated cold refreshments and towels to the firefighters who battled this second alarm fire on a humid 90+ degree weather day.
Photo by FRANK SAIAMore hands make for lighter work for these firefighters restoring hose after the second alarm at 106 Dorchester Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ on July 29, 2025.
Photo by FRANK SAIACrews change air cylinders, shed turnout gear, and rehydrate at this second alarm fire at 106 Dorchester Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ on July 29, 2025.
It has been a busy summer for fire activity in the three South Jersey counties of Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester. Tuesday, July 29, 2025 added another to the tally for Burlington County. At 1230 hours on July 29, with temperatures in the 90s and with high humidity, the Mt. Laurel Fire Department was dispatched to 106 Dorchester Road for a reported dwelling fire and reported people trapped. MLFD BC Chris Santone arrived and reported smoke showing from the eves of a single family split level dwelling. He confirmed that victims had exited the dwelling and were accounted for. BC Santone placed all companies in service and gave orders for the incoming units. Units stretched hose lines to the interior to attack the fire that appeared to have originated in the basement and spread to the first floor. The fire building was well laddered and ventilated. A second alarm was transmitted to bring in additional crews for relief as a precaution due to the high temperature. The fire was knocked quickly and the second alarm units were able to go available shortly after. There was one reported injury. Mount Laurel EMS was on location and distributed much appreciated cold drinks and towels. The fire was placed under control in about 20 minutes.
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