WILDWOOD – On Oct. 12 at 11:07 a.m., the Wildwood Fire Department Squad 3, under the command of Capt. Sacco, and the North Wildwood Fire Department Quint 2 responded to a laundromat in the 2800 block of Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood for a reported commercial dryer fire.
According to a release, FO3, Fire Official Cripps, arrived and reported a fire in the dryer extending to the structure with smoke throughout. Deputy Chief Troiano arrived, assumed command and requested the all-hands due to it being a possible building fire.
Crews began extinguishing the fire, and opened up the walls and ceiling above, finding minor extension. Rescue 3 and Quint 3 were staged. Additional units were recalled. Fire Marshal’s Office and utilities were requested.
Wildwood Police were on scene assisting with traffic. Units operated for about an hour.
There were no reported injuries. The fire remains under investigation.
