CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY

CAMDEN COURIER-POST
October 5, 1866

3-Alarm Blaze in S. Camden
Fire Hydrant Vandalism Cited

A vacant home at 1729 Railroad Avenue was destroyed, and an occupied home next door at 1727 Railroad Avenue was badly damaged in a fire started by squatters. Vandalism to fire hydrants, very possibly by the same squatters who were occupying 1729 Railroad, delayed the extinguishing of the fire.

Camden Courier-Post * October 5, 1966


Photo by
Bob Bartosz

KNEELING to hold hose in place, firemen backed off, a moment later as rear of vacant building at 1729 Railroad Avenue caved in during three alarm blaze yesterday. Two persons were hurt. Probe of faulty fire hydrants has been asked.

From Left: Captain Joseph Wolfinger, Albert Jones, William O'Dennis

Railroad Avenue
Angelo Errichetti
Edward V. Michalak
Philip A. Stinger
Theodore Primas
Albert Jones
Kenwood Avenue
Ladder Company 2
Thomas Robinson
Engine Company 8

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