Camden, New Jersey, January 6, 2026
A firefighter has been hospitalized after sustaining a shoulder injury while battling a house fire on Spruce Street in Camden, New Jersey. Officials confirm the firefighter is expected to recover. The incident required a swift emergency response from crews to contain the blaze in the rowhome, highlighting the dangers first responders face in their line of duty.
Camden
Firefighter Hospitalized Following Camden House Fire
A firefighter has been hospitalized after sustaining a shoulder injury while battling a house fire on Spruce Street in Camden, New Jersey, early today.
Officials confirmed the injury and stated that the firefighter is expected to recover.
The fire, which occurred in a rowhome, required an emergency response from crews who worked to contain the blaze.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in Camden?
- A firefighter was hospitalized after sustaining a shoulder injury while battling a house fire on Spruce Street in Camden, New Jersey, early today.
- What type of injury did the firefighter sustain?
- The firefighter sustained a shoulder injury.
- What is the firefighter’s condition?
- The firefighter is hospitalized but is expected to recover.
- Where did the house fire occur?
- The house fire occurred on Spruce Street in Camden, New Jersey.
Incident Overview
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Camden, New Jersey (Spruce Street) |
| Incident Type | House Fire (Rowhome) |
| Firefighter Status | Injured (shoulder injury), Hospitalized, Expected to Recover |
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