Fatal Dwelling Fire in Haddon Heights
Photo by FRANK SAIAA Haddon Heights police officer establishes a police line at this fatal fire in Haddon Heights, NJ on October 24, 2026.
Photo by FRANK SAIAFire officials and investigators ready themselves for the investigation into the fatal fire at 1640 W. High Street, Haddon Heights, NJ on October 24, 2026.
At 1720 hours on October 24, 2026, the Camden County Fire Alarm Room dispatched the Haddon Heights-Barrington Fire Department, along with automatic aid units, to 1640 W. High Street in Haddon Heights for a reported dwelling fire.
The original caller was walking past the residence when they noticed smoke showing from the side door (D-side). An off-duty firefighter who lived on the same block conducted a quick size-up and confirmed a working fire, with active fire in the rear of the dwelling. He relayed this information to Bellmawr Fire Chief 3, Dan DiRenzo, who also confirmed the conditions upon his arrival. Chief DiRenzo reported smoke showing throughout the dwelling and requested the working fire box signal.
The whereabouts of the occupants were unknown, so responding units were advised of the possibility of victims still inside, and a paramedic unit was requested.
The Haddon Heights-Barrington Squad Company (Squad 2) arrived and stretched a hoseline to the front door, where crews encountered Collyer's Mansion conditions. The Squad 2 crew quickly made its way to the seat of the fire in the rear of the first floor and located a victim. The victim was removed from the dwelling and turned over to EMS.
Additional companies stretched hoselines, established a water supply, conducted searches, placed ladders, performed ventilation, and completed overhaul operations. The fire was placed under control within 15 minutes.
The victim succumbed to their injuries.
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