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Saturday, May 02 2026 @ 09:29 pm EDT EVFC Incident #59 3/28/2026 at 12:55pm - 4801 Reading Ave in for a Structure Fire Called for a possible structure fire, caller reported solar panels on the roof of the detached garage were on fire and might be spreading into the structure. Forest Fire C-8 arrived and started putting water on the roof to stop the fire from spreading into the structure. Tanker 16-5 arrived and checked inside the structure for extension, none found. Car 16-20 assumed command. Laddered the roof, found only one section of solar panel that had burned. Used CO2 extinguisher on the remainder of the fire. Removed the solar panel. Found an animal nest was under the panel and that the wires were chewed which likely caused the fire. Used 1-1/2\" hose line to clear out any debris or nests from under the panels. Notified state fire investigator and electric company. EVFC Incident #57 03/23/2026 at 11:30am - 3417 S White Horse Pike in Elwood for an Activated Fire Alarm Called for an activated commercial fire alarm at the Bus Stop Bar and Nightclub, point of activation is garage smoke detector. Arrived on scene and found contractor was sanding the walls and caused the smoke detector to activate. Recalled all mutual aid units enroute. Cleared head and reset alarm. Advised contractor to cover smoke detector head when sanding and remove cover before leaving. EVFC Incident #55 03/17/2026 at 2:33am - Elwood Rd & Weekstown Rd in Elwood for an Electrical Hazard |
Call CounterCalls so far for 2026 - 68Last Call: #68 04/19/2026 - 2:05am - 550 S Egg Harbor Rd in Hammonton for a Landing Zone Assigment Audio file is not availible at this time. Please check back later. Total calls for 2025 - 158 Total calls for 2024 - 143 Total calls for 2023 - 121 More Years Up ComingThere are no upcoming events
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