Dog Rescued In House Fire That Displaced Family In Gloucester Twp.

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A dog was rescued in a house fire that displaced a family Monday in Gloucester Township.

Smoke and fire emanated from the second floor of a row house at about 3 p.m. on 1718 Kingswood Pl.

Firefighters flocked from departments throughout the area to extinguish the blaze. No injuries were reported.

No one was home at the time, except a dog that was rescued. But the family who lived there was displaced. The Red Cross is assisting them.

The Camden County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating what caused the fire.

The house that caught fire is on the end of a line of row homes in the Clementon section of town. It doesn't appear that the flames spread to any adjacent homes.

Photos from the Gloucester Township Police Department show heavy damage and hollowed-out windows on the second floor.

Township police reminded residents to check their smoke alarms.

"Smoke alarms are a key component of any fire escape plan," the GTPD said. "When there is smoke, there is fire, which can spread quickly. Working smoke alarms provide early warnings, allowing you to evacuate promptly."