Report of a structure fire. Arrived at the residence and smoke was showing from the rear of the building at the eve of the roof. Made entrance to the building and made way to the bathroom. Access was made to the roof from inside via a craw space and the fire was contained to that area. Ventilation cuts were made to assist in extinguishing the fire and the back part of the wall in the bathroom, at the ceiling was opened to look for extension. After viewing the extent of the fire spread, it was determined that the fire was totally extinguished.

The school day at Oakcrest High School was interrupted for a short time when staff and students were forced to evacuate after a small fire. 

Fire crews responded to the call of a fire at the high school just after 9:30am Tuesday. 

Fire crews quickly extinguished the flames in a bathroom. 

Damage was limited to a portion of the bathroom. There were no injuries reported. 

Investigators have identified a 17-year-old suspect from Mizpah.

He was arrested and charged with second degree aggravated arson, fourth degree of risking widespread injury, and third degree criminal mischief.

The suspect is in the Harbor Fields Juvenile Detention Center pending court.

Single car left the road, hit a pole, and overturned. One person was in the vehicle and self-extricated. Assisted EMS and assisted police with traffic. Atlantic City Electric made downed wires safe.

Check out this animated video from YouTube channel "Minute Physics" to better understand the science behind fire, its behavior, and its production. The familiar shape of fire is also scientifically explained.

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Posted AC Press: Friday, March 28, 2014 8:56 am

 MULLICA TOWNSHIP - A total of eleven companies responded to a fire Thursday night on 7th Avenue that reduced a two-story garage and rental apartment to rubble and destroyed about an acre of forest, Police Captain Brian Zeck said. 

All four companies from Mullica Township responded, as did companies from Egg Harbor City, Hammonton, Mays Landing and others. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service also responded. 

The apartment was vacant and no one was injured, Zeck said. 

Braden Campbell

The Mullica Township Fire Department received a report of fire shortly after 9 p.m. and arrived at the 1600 block of 7th Avenue to find the structure fully engulfed and a portion of forest also in flames. The fire was put out at about 11 p.m., Zeck said.