Camden, NJ - Fatal 4th Alarm 05-26-12

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Date: 05-26-12

Time: 01:55hrs.(Approx.)

Area: Fairview

Location: 2880 Hull Rd.(Bing Maps)

Frequency: Camden Fireground(153.7700)

Weather Conditions: Warm

Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/heavy fire through the roof of a large 2-story brick duplex-style OMD w/reports of victims trapped. Battalion 1 o/s transmitting a 2nd Alarm for heavy fire conditions. Companies rescued an unresponsive toddler in cardiac arrest from an apartment. Victim transported to Cooper University Hospital and pronounced w/severe burns. Five other victims rescued and transported for smoke inhalation and various other injuries. 3rd and 4th Alarms transmitted for heavy fire conditions. Companies evacuating building. Numerous L/S/O's w/master streams in operation w/aggressive exterior attack launched. Ladder Companies opening up. Two residents currently unaccounted for.

Reporter: sfrd18

Units Operating: CMDFD(All), Numerous M/A FD's; CMDPD; UMDNJ EMS; Red Cross

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