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New law warns firefighters of solar panels- Delanco fire problem spurred new law 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
Fire at Mays Landing apartment complex displaces residents
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.
Christie allows fire sprinkler bill to diePosted: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 7:13 am TRENTON - Fire sprinklers will not be required in new homes in New Jersey. Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday allowed a bill that made the rule to die. The measure would have applied to newly constructed homes. It would not have applied to mobile homes or homes not connected to a public water system. Supporters said it would save lives. Opponents said the requirement would drive up costs and make it more difficult for residents to build homes.
Life Lived: Firefighter, longtime chief a legend in Hammonton
Posted: Friday, January 17, 2014 10:01 pm
They said he could break a stack of four cinder block slabs — with his bare hand. They said he could light a cigar and put it out — not with his hands, with two sledgehammers. 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
Mays Landing fire under investigation
Posted: Saturday, December 28, 2013 4:43 pm Hamilton Township Police said they are investigating what caused a Mays Landing house to catch fire Saturday morning. Heavy fire and smoke were visible when police and the Mays Landing Fire Department arrived at a home in the 6310 block of Liberty Avenue, in a neighborhood about a mile west of Mays Landing proper, police said. The fire was contained within 40 minutes, police said.
The homeowner and two dogs escaped uninjured from house, police said. Property records indicate William W. and Leslie A. Smith own the house. Assisting at the scene were the fire companies of Laureldale and Mizpah, Hamilton Township Rescue Squad and the American Red Cross. |
Call CounterCalls so far for 2026 - 80Last Call: #80 05/22/2026 - 4:04pm - 5362 Reading Ave in Elwood for an Illegal Burn 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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