On Thursday evening October 1, Task Force 221 was dispatched to the unit block of Euston Road in the Willow Ridge section for a dwelling fire. Engine 2212 responded and 911 advised that there may be subjects trapped and added Medic 35 to the assignment. 2212 and Chief 2203 arrived to find a two-story single-family dwelling with fire showing from two windows on the second floor rear. 2212 stretched a line for interior attack while Rescue 2218 performed a search and ventilation. The search for trapped occupants proved negative. Engine 2211 stretched a second line for backup. Ladder 223 and Engine 2232 provided manpower for overhaul, salvage and ventilation while Engine 2252 provided RIT coverage. Mutual Aid from Quint 3624 provided manpower and secured the utilities. Medford Lakes, Berlin and Voorhees provided coverage for Evesham while units were committed. During this time, there were two other EMS calls and one other fire call within Evesham Township. The EFD Fire Marshal's office and Evesham Police are investigating the cause and origin of the fire.
