Pennsauken Convenience Store Fire Requires Defensive Operations
Photo by FRANK SAIAPennsauken Tower Ladder 11 operates as heavy smoke pushes from the 7-11 convenience store at 6001 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ on October 19, 2026.
Photo by FRANK SAIAThe Pennsauken and Westmont towers ladders work to knock down fire in the roof area at the All Hands fire at 6001 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ on October 19, 2026.
Photo by FRANK SAIAHeavy fire goes through the roof as Pennsauken Tower Ladder 11 works to control the heavily involved roof area at this All Hands fire at 6001 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ on October 19, 2026.
Photo by FRANK SAIACompanies employ the Blitz Fire at the All Hands fire at 6001 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ on October 19, 2026.
Photo by FRANK SAIAPennsauken Tower Ladder 11 works to extinguish the heavy fire in the roof area of this All Hands fire at 6001 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ on October 19, 2026.
Photo by FRANK SAIAPennsauken and Westmont tower ladders work to control the heavy fire in the roof area at the All Hands fire at 6001 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ on October 19, 2026.
Photo by FRANK SAIAPennsauken Chief of Department, Jon Hutton, confers with Deputy Chief John Clark at the All Hands fire at 6001 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ on October 19, 2026.
Firefighters encountered heavy smoke conditions at a one-story convenience store after Camden County Fire Alarm dispatched the Pennsauken Fire Department and automatic aid companies for a reported building fire at approximately 10:30 a.m. on October 19, 2026, in Pennsauken, New Jersey.
The incident occurred at the 7-Eleven convenience store at 6001 Westfield Avenue. Initial reports indicated fire coming from the roof, and a column of smoke was visible from several blocks away. First-arriving companies reported heavy smoke showing from the building.
The fire originated in the attic space and extended through the roof. Due to structural concerns, interior crews were withdrawn and defensive operations were established. Pennsauken Tower Ladder 11 was placed into operation for aerial firefighting, while Westmont Tower Ladder 15 responded on the working fire assignment.
Both tower ladders operated to knock down the fire. According to Pennsauken Fire Chief Jonathan Hutton, the fire was brought under control in approximately 40 minutes. Extensive overhaul operations followed, with Pennsauken companies remaining on scene for an extended period.
No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remained under investigation by the Pennsauken Fire Marshal's Office. The fire-damaged building was demolished the following day.
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