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Fire News, June 2021, Page 27
Garage Fire in Scullville The volunteer fire companies of Scullville and Bargaintown responded to Virginia Avenue at 0619 hours on February 5, 2021, for a report of smoke in the garage with smoke detectors activated. Bargaintown Safety Officer Ken Badger reported smoke showing on arrival. Scullville Chief Steve Prisament established command and reported a working fire bringing a FAST from the City of Somers Point. Bargaintown Engine 1528’s crew stretched a line to the garage door while Bargaintown Lieutenant Josh Treat used a saw to open the garage door. The fire was then brought under control quickly with ventilation performed by other arriving firefighters. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Bargaintown Kitchen Fire The volunteer fire companies of Bargaintown and Cardiff responded to Crystal Lake Drive at 1829 on February 2, 2021, for a report of a structure fire. Bargaintown Assistant Chief Wil Hancock arrived and reported smoke showing from a two-story, single-family, wood frame dwelling. He had first arriving Bargaintown Rescue 1527’s crew stretch a line in the front door where the crew found a fire in the kitchen with the cabinets on fire and a fire on top of the stove. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and did extensive overhaul that included removing the cabinets and the stove. Firefighters also ventilated the structure. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger