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At 2:49 a box was transmitted for a building fire in the area of Highland and Crystal Lake, on Christmas morning. At  2:53, Police arrived and confirmed a working fire advising fire units to use caution due to the pole being involved and wires burning. Chief Medes(15101) arrived at 2:57 and reported a warehouse 40x100 with heavy fire conditions in one area of the building. The All Hands was sounded on arrival. First arriving Engine Companies went in operation with multiple 2 ½” hand lines from and exterior attack. At 3:05 the 2^nd alarm was transmitted. 2^nd Alarm consisted of a full station response from Collingswood and Audubon as the FAST Team. At 3:12 Command reported 2 2 ½” hand lines in operation with companies forcing entry into the garage area of the building. A 3^rd line was being stretched and command reported companies were making good progress. Companies continued an exterior attack on the office are while crews entered the garage area to check for extension. The fire was placed under control at 3:39.No firefighter injuries were reported.  The building was not occupied at the time of the fire. The Camden County Fire Marshals and Haddon Township Police Department have the fire under investigation at this time.

Photos and Report by Ted Aurig