Firefighters Battle Pennsauken 2nd Alarm at Self Storage Facility
Photo by FRANK SAIAPennsauken and Collingswood crews work to extinguish fire in several self storage units.
Photo by FRANK SAIACrews stretch more handline to extinguish fire in several self storage units.
Photo by FRANK SAIAPennsauken Deputy Chief John Clark overseeing fireground operations.
Photo by FRANK SAIACHFD FF Chris Kolbe using the saw to gain entry into several self storage units.
Photo by FRANK SAIACherry Hill FD crews are heavily engaged in forcible entry and fire suppression efforts.
Photo by FRANK SAIACherry Hill crews working to gain access to extinguish fire in several self storage units.
Photo by FRANK SAIACHFD Capt. Zach Houck directing his company on the fireground.
Photo by FRANK SAIACrews working to control blaze that involved twelve self storage units.
On March 7, 2025 at approximately 17:33 hours, the Pennsauken Fire Department along with Collingswood Squad Co. 16 and Cherry Hill Ladder 1324 were dispatched to 7480 Crescent Blvd. at the Extra Space Storage self storage facility for the report of a jet ski on fire in a storage unit. Battalion 11, Jimmy Ervin, was first to arrive and reported three self storage units involved. First due engine, Pennsauken Engine Co. 1132, split laid a 4 inch supply line at the entrance and Collingswood Squad 16 continued the lay to the hydrant. The working fire box was transmitted which brought in CHFD Engine Co. 1352.
Crews immediately went to work stretching line and forcing entry to the involved units. Pennsauken and Collingswood crews took Division A from a narrow access road to initiate fire attack. Forcible entry was made into several units and crews worked to knock down the main body of fire, but the fire quickly spread to the connected rear adjacent units (Division C) where the CHFD engine and truck initiated their attack from a narrow access road in the rear. A second alarm was transmitted which brought in Merchantville Ladder 12-9, Oaklyn Squad 18, Westmont Tower Ladder 15, and Camden Squad 7 to assist with suppression, ventilation, and extensive overhaul duties. The fire was contained to just twelve storage units of the over four dozen that were attached. One civilian injury was reported. The fire was under control in about an hour.
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