Abandoned Vehicle Fire
On February 26, 2009 at 8:15pm, Pennsville Fire & Rescue Company No. 1 was dispatched to Ft. Mott State Park for an unknown type fire, with reported explosion. Deputy Chief Hagan gave report on scene that the fire was a fully involved truck in a wooded area adjacent to the Finns Point Cemetery. Field Piece 5-4, Quint 5-6, Utility 5-7 and Engine 5-1 arrived on scene for fire suppression efforts and manpower pool support. Firefighter Chuck Kidwell and Firefighter Dave Tomlin made the initial fire suppression effort with Quint 5-6’s bumper line, additionally Firefighter Jerry Brown and Firefighter Jim Endres Sr. assisted with overhaul via 5-4’s tank water.
Pennsville Police Department reported upon investigation, the 2001 Dodge pick-up truck was found to have been stolen out of New Castle, Delaware.
Photos courtsey of: Deputy Chief Chris Hagan
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