The Elwood Fire Company responded Tanker 16-5 and Support 16-1 to 3866 Moores Ave in Nesco for a Brush Fire.

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ATLANTIC CITY — No one ever denied that Leo Hinton was a hero. But on June 25, nearly four decades after his death, he finally received the recognition so many insisted he deserved.

Forty-two years ago, the off-duty firefighter walked into a blaze at a hotel in Atlantic City. Dressed in civilian clothes and armed only with a fire extinguisher, he rescued a......Continue Reading

Improper disposal of charcoal started a fire on South Chester Avenue in Pleasantville Thursday afternoon, causing damage to a nearby home and shed, fire officials said.

Firefighters were called to the 200 block of South Chester Avenue at 4:05 p.m. , and the crew under Battalion Chief John Quigley arrived to find construction debris on fire, officials said. The fire had spread to a nearby shed and home, causing about $5,000 worth of damage to both structures.

The fire was under control within 10 minutes, officials said. Investigation revealed improper disposal of charcoal started the blaze.

Staff Writer Elaine Rose

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