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Firefighters Battle Storage Building Fire Along White Horse Pike

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Winslow Township, N.J. — November 7 — Firefighters responded to a reported storage building fire along the White Horse Pike near the Winslow Township and Waterford Township border, where arriving crews found fire showing throughout the structure.


The fire involved a metal storage building measuring approximately 20 by 40 feet and containing various stored products. Initial firefighting operations included the deployment of 1¾-inch and 2½-inch handlines to attack the fire.


As additional personnel arrived, crews used saws to create access points and support fire suppression operations. Water tenders were also deployed to establish and maintain an adequate water supply for the incident.


Firefighters brought the fire under control. One firefighter sustained a minor injury during the operation. The firefighter's condition and whether hospital transport was required were not specified in the initial report.


The Camden County Fire Marshal's Office and Winslow Township Fire Department are investigating the incident.


Additional agencies and resources assisted during the incident, including the Waterford Township Fire Department, which provided water tender support, along with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. The response also involved the Winslow Township Police Department, Waterford Township Police Department, Waterford Township Emergency Medical Services, Camden County Department of Public Safety and New Jersey Department of Transportation.


The coordinated response brought together fire, law enforcement, EMS, county and state resources to support suppression operations and scene management.

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