Five fire companies battle Vineland blaze

VINELAND – About 30 firefighters from five city fire stations battled a blaze early Saturday morning in the 500 block of North West Avenue.

Shortly after 2:15 a.m., fire crews were dispatched to a single-family dwelling, located directly behind Serra Italian Sausage on Park Avenue.

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Arriving on scene, firefighters found the fire at the rear of the two-story frame building.

Firefighters knocked the fire down and entered the residence through a rear wooden door that the Tower 6 crew forced in to search for victims.

The residence was vacant, according to fire reports.

The home sustained heavy damage to the back of the building. Windows on the second floor were removed for ventilation.  Part of the roof was removed to vent the attic, firefighters said.

Fire stations 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 responded. Rosenhayn Fire Department covered Vineland Station 6.

Vineland Electric terminated the electric feed to the building. South Jersey Gas also capped the gas line.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Deborah M. Marko: (856) 563-5256: dmarko@gannettnj.com