Several fire departments were called to the facility in Winslow Township after the fire started in a warehouse.

John S. Forrester, former Managing Editor

April 7, 2021

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Image courtesy of Camden County IAFF Local 3249

Crews from multiple area fire departments were sent to the Johns Manville plant in Winslow Township, NJ Wednesday morning after a fire ignited in a warehouse at the site.

The fire was reported at the North Grove Street facility about 5:30 a.m., according to a Philadelphia-based CBS News affiliate.

Camden County IAFF Local 3249, a local union chapter representing emergency personnel that responded to the blaze, posted on Facebook at 6:23 a.m. that that the area where the fire was located “does not have fire hydrant service,” and that a Tender Task Force was brought in to supply water.

“Fire departments from all over Camden County and South Jersey are on location,” Berlin Fire Company No. 1 said in a social media post around 7 a.m.

The union later posted that the fire was upgraded to six alarms during the incident. Berlin Fire Company No. 1 wrote on Facebook that crews “will be working well into the night” at the facility.

No injuries have been reported during the response.

Johns Manville produces building and specialty products.

About the Author(s)

John S. Forrester

former Managing Editor, Powder & Bulk Solids

John S. Forrester is the former managing editor of Powder & Bulk Solids.

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