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A twin home on East Summerfield Avenue in Collingswood is boarded up after a house fire. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.

Collingswood Man Injured in Weekend House Fire, Firefighter Resources Stretched

An early morning house fire tested local resources, as borough firefighters needed mutual aid to transport a fire victim while they extinguished the flames. Commissioner Amy Henderson Riley says the situation underscores the urgency of resolving staffing issues in the department. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

By Matt Skoufalos | April 20, 2026
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