Magnolia Crews Responded to Working Fire on East Oak Avenue

Lawnside, N.J. — October 14 — Magnolia Fire Company 29 responded shortly after 10:45 p.m.to East Oak Avenue in Lawnside to assist Lawnside Fire Company with a reported basement fire.

The incident was confirmed as a working fire, prompting multiple mutual-aid companies to respond and support fire suppression operations. Magnolia Fire Company 29 operated alongside other responding departments as crews worked at the scene.

No injuries to residents were reported. Further details about the extent of the fire damage, the cause, and the specific assignments carried out by individual companies were not provided.

Basement fires can present challenges for firefighters because crews may have limited access, reduced visibility, and heat or smoke moving through stairways into other parts of a building. Fireground operations depend on conditions at the scene and the incident commander’s direction.

Following the response, residents were reminded to check their home smoke alarms. The U.S. Fire Administration recommends installing alarms on every level, including the basement, inside each bedroom and outside sleeping areas. Alarms should be tested monthly and replaced according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Many smoke alarms need replacement 10 years after manufacture .U.S. Fire Administration guidance.