Magnolia Fire Company 29 Assisted at Somerdale Business Fire

Somerdale, N.J. — October 8 — Magnolia Fire Company 29 responded shortly after 1 a.m.as part of Task Force 65 to a reported structure fire located in the 600 block of North White Horse Pike in Somerdale.

Based on information provided by callers and police officers at the scene, the incident was upgraded to a working fire. Chief 65 arrived and reported that fire was visible from a storefront. Quint 65 began fire suppression efforts while other companies worked to establish a water supply and support the firefighting operation.

Quint 29 arrived and positioned at the rear of the affected businesses. Crews forced entry to allow for fireground operations and assist with the response.

The fire occurred at a commercial property along North White Horse Pike. Local media identified the involved business as a tobacco outlet at 624 North White Horse Pike. Firefighters worked to control the fire and prevent its spread within the row of businesses.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshal’s Office.The office handles investigations when arson is suspected or when a death occurs and may also assist local officials with other investigations.

Magnolia Fire Company 29, located at 116 West Evesham Avenue in Magnolia, provided additional resources through the mutual-aid response.