Southern Camden County Departments Extinguish Chesilhurst House Fire

Photo by FRANK SAIAThe Berlin aerial is stretched as a precautionary measure at this working fire at 110 Center Avenue in Chesilhurst on December 20, 2025.

Photo by FRANK SAIABerlin FF Bob Schmidt, a 50 year veteran firefighter, overhauling the rear of 110 Center Avenue in Chesilhurst on December 20, 2025.

Photo by FRANK SAIAWinslow Twp FF Glenn Charney Jr stands ready with the hose line after hitting hot spots at this working fire at 110 Center Avenue in Chesilhurst on December 20, 2025.

Photo by FRANK SAIAWinslow Twp BC Howard Lewellen at the all hands fire in Chesilhurst at 110 Center Avenue on December 20, 2025.

Photo by FRANK SAIAWinslow Twp Fire Chief Marc Rigberg at the working fire in Chesilhurst at 110 Center Avenue on December 20, 2025.

Photo by FRANK SAIAWinslow Twp Fire Commissioner Anthony Church speaks with Winslow Twp Fire Chief at the working fire in Chesilhurst at 110 Center Avenue on December 20, 2025.
On a cold Saturday morning, December 20, 2025, at approximately 0815 hours, the Camden County Fire Alarm Room dispatched the Winslow Twp Fire Department and automatic aid units to 110 Center Avenue in Chesilhurst, Camden County, for the report of a kitchen fire. The Winslow Twp Fire Department is the primary fire department for the Borough of Chesilhurst since Chesilhurst does not have an active fire company. First due units reported heavy fire showing from Division A of a one story, wood frame, single family dwelling. Winslow Twp FD Engine Company 25 quickly stretched the initial handline to attack the fire while leaving room to position the first due Ladder Company. Other companies stretched an additional two handlines and the Berlin Fire Company stretched its aerial as a precautionary measure. Fire department water tender units were on location due to fire hydrants being scarce in this part of Camden County. The searches were negative, extensive overhaul was performed, and the fire was extinguished before placing the fire under control at about the thirty minute mark.