Mutual-Aid Companies Assist at Hammonton Warehouse Fire

— October 15 — Firefighters from the Hammonton Fire Department operated at a building fire while neighboring departments provided additional resources and coverage to maintain emergency response capabilities in the surrounding communities.

During the incident, Berlin Fire Company No. 1 relocated Quint 21-1 to Hammonton Fire Department Station 2. The move provided additional apparatus coverage while Hammonton firefighters and mutual-aid companies worked at the fire.

The relocation allowed Berlin firefighters to remain available for emergency calls in Berlin Borough while providing coverage for Hammonton during the ongoing operation.

The Hammonton Fire Department was the primary responding agency. Additional assistance included Collings Lakes Fire Department, which sent Ladder 12-36, and Elwood Volunteer Fire Company, which reported assisting with fire suppression. 

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The fire involved a warehouse on Eighth Street near Weymouth Road and Egg Harbor Road. Initial reports indicated the building was fully involved when command officers arrived.