Shortly before midnight, on April 16, 2017, the Monroeville Fire Dept. Sta. 17, along with Elmer Sta. 21, Reliance RIC 12, and Elmer EMS Sq. 21, were dispatched to 129 Friendship Rd. for a reported working dwelling fire. 17-10 arrived with heavy fire showing from a large 2 story dwelling, all occupants out. Command then requested Sta. 16 (Daretown), to the scene. Due to deteriorating conditions, crews began defensive operations. Tenders 22-5 (Willow Grove), Tender 12 (Reliance), Tender 43-1 (Franklinville), Tender 16 (Daretown), Tender 39-2 (Ferrell), Ladder 43-16 (Franklinville), and Canteen 6 (Salem City), were special called to the scene. As heavy fire pushed through the roof, Ladder 42-16's ladder pipe was placed in service to knock down the heavy fire. Crews worked well into the mourning extinguishing the fire and preforming overhaul operations. The cause of the fire is under investigation. NJSP also assisted at the scene.

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