Camden fire: injuries reported, homes damaged

A significant fire ripped through multiple homes in camden, New Jersey, Saturday night, leaving at least one person hospitalized with burns. The blaze, which erupted around 8:30 p.m. on North 5th Street, caused substantial damage to three residences.

Firefighters battled the flames

Fire officials confirmed that a woman was transported to a local hospital after sustaining facial burns. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but as of now, authorities have not released any information regarding potential injuries to anyone who may have been inside the homes at the time the fire started.

CBS News Philadelphia was present at the scene, capturing images of flames engulfing the roof of one of the affected properties. The fire was brought under control just before 10:00 p.m., but the extent of the damage is still being assessed.

The incident underscores the rapid and unpredictable nature of these conflagrations, particularly in older urban areas. The investigation will likely focus on electrical systems and heating appliances, common culprits in residential fires.

While the immediate danger has passed, the long road to recovery for those displaced by the fire has just begun. The community now faces the task of rebuilding not just homes, but also a sense of security.