At least $2M in damage after fire destroys New Jersey rescue squad building, ambulances

  • Source: NJ.com
  • Published: 02/20/2018 12:00 AM

Four members of the American Legion Ambulance Association in Woodstown escaped unhurt Monday after an early morning blaze devastated their squad building and caused at least $2 million in damage. The blaze broke out around 4 a.m. and destroyed five ambulances and caused significant damage to a sixth, officials said. Firefighters, some of whom arrived to the scene on Maple Court within three minutes of the blaze being reported, found heavy flames on the right side of the building, Reliance Fire Company Chief Jeff Bowling said. Four ambulance association employees were on duty in the building when the fire broke out. Oxygen tanks mounted in the ambulances exploded as the blaze intensified.



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