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Medford Lakes Responds to Early-Morning Building Fire in Southampton
October 19, 2025 | NEW JERSEY
Courtesy of Medford Lakes Fire Department,

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Medford Lakes, N.J. — October 19 — On Sunday morning, the Medford Lakes Fire Department responded to a building fire in Southampton Township. Crews arrived to find heavy fire conditions and worked with mutual-aid companies to establish a water supply, place multiple handlines in service, and operate elevated streams.
Units remained on scene for an extended period to bring the fire under control and perform an overhaul. The department noted that coordinated work among all responding agencies helped manage the incident safely.