In battling a 12-alarm blaze at a Delanco warehouse in September, firefighters were hampered by rooftop solar panels.

Crews could not fight flames at the Dietz & Watson distribution center from above; they discovered the roof was practically covered by solar panels. Fire officials also feared the panels posed an electrocution danger. The fire raged for more than a day and destroyed a warehouse brimming with food products.

A new state law now addresses one of the concerns that........Continue on page 2

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.

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

Posted: Friday, January 17, 2014 10:01 pm

 By MARTIN DeANGELIS Staff Writer The Press of Atlantic City

But Donio, who died last month at 71, wasn’t just strong. He was a leader, too.

He was a volunteer fireman in his hometown for....Continue Reading