7:30PM EST: Lakewood FD is on the scene of a fire in a large commercial building at 1990 Rutgers University Blvd. (Near Swathmore). A HAZMAT unit has been requested – along with Berkley Township for mutual aid. FD units on the scene report that there is heavy smoke showing from the structure. The building on fire is the Permacel tape manufacturing plant, and has once before been on fire – reported HERE on YWN [August 28, 2007].
As of this time it is unknown if this is a chemical fire, which was the case last time. Additionally, the FD is first entering the building now (7:38PM), and will advise shortly.
UPDATE 7:55PM EST: Fire Command is confirming flames in the building, and are requesting Lakewood Hatzolah to respond & stand-by at the scene.
(YW-50 / YW-112)
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Berkeley Twp is the Ocean County HAZMAT Team they were requested for that purpose. The other team Lakewood Fire Dept uses is the Lakehurst NAS HAZMAT Team. Ocean County only has two teams available in the county. Just for some added information. Anytime there is a large scale issue there Berkeley HAZMAT & Their Decon Team are Requested.