4 Homeless After Camco Blaze

An electrical fire damaged an apartment Thursday night in Camden and displaced a family of four, fire officials said.

The blaze was reported about 8:42 p.m. at 139 N. 36 St., an official said.

The fire originated in a bedroom of the second floor apartment, Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Braulio Villegas said.

“Firefighters contained the fire to the front bedroom,” Villegas said. “There was moderate smoke and water damage throughout the apartment.”

Villegas said the fire, which began as a result of malfunctioning electrical cords, has been ruled accidental.

Camden firefighters brought the blaze under control at 8:56 p.m., authorities said.

No injuries were reported during the incident.

Villegas said working smoke detectors helped the family escape injury.

“The detectors alerted the occupants so that everyone was safely evacuated,” he said.

The family received housing assistance from the American Red Cross, fire officials said.

Three other apartments sustained smoke and water damage, Villegas said.