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Firefighters in Mays Landing responded to a report of a fire at the Cologne Apartments.

The fire happened around 6 o'clock this evening.

Firefighters tell NBC40 that the fire was contained to the outside of the building and affected two apartments.

The fire melted water pipes, which caused extra problems for those fighting the fire.

Residents in the affected apartments are displaced this evening while officials assess the damage.

There were no reports of any injuries. Officials are working to find the cause of the fire.

Station 160 was dispatched to a commercial property for a activated fire alarm. Engine 16-3 was responding to the scene when police advised to reduce speed, no smoke showing. 1604 arrived on location to find a kerosene heater had set off alarm , No fire was present. 1604 recalled all units (time: 10:04am), no action taken.

Station 160 was requested for their tanker to mutual aid to the Township of Hamilton Mizpah section for a structure fire. Upon arrival, Tanker 16-5 stood by at scene awaiting orders from command. Tanker 16-5 resources were not used and was released by fire command.

Posted: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 7:13 am