Salem County Fire Companies Unite at Large Barn Fire

— October 27 — Firefighters from Willow Grove Fire Company joined multiple Salem County departments in battling a large barn fire along Frank Smith Road Tuesday morning.

Lower Alloways Creek Fire & Rescue led the response after the fire was reported at approximately 10:30 a.m. The blaze involved a large barn containing hay and tractors, with heavy smoke visible across the surrounding area.

Willow Grove Fire Company dispatched Engine 222 to assist with suppression operations. Members provided additional manpower to support crews working at the scene. After approximately two hours of operation, Engine 222 returned to Pittsgrove Township.

The response brought together fire companies from Greenwich, Hopewell, Alloway, Salem, Willow Grove, Reliance, Quinton, Pennsville, Elsinboro and Upper Deerfield. Alloway's ladder truck operated over the barn, while tanker companies supplied water to the rural fireground.

The Salem County Sheriff's Office, Quinton Ambulance and Squad 45 from Event Medical Staffing Solutions also responded.

Firefighters continued working on hot spots into the afternoon. The fire destroyed the barn, hay and several tractors. No injuries had been reported in the initial coverage, and the cause remained under investigation.