Camden Courier-Post, June 2, 1967View transcription
Firemen Rescue Woman
Firemen braved smoke that felled a policeman to rescue an East Camden woman from an apartment fire early today.
In serious condition at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital after she was carried out of her home at 367 Marlton Avenue was Mrs. Frances Brooks. She was found unconscious on her kitchen floor.
Treated at Cooper Hospital after being overcome by smoke was Ptl. Joseph Kane, 43. He was felled by smoke after forcing open a rear door in an attempt to rescue Mrs. Brooks.
Acting Battalion Chief Leonard Oshushek said Acting Fire Capt. John Brzozowski and Fireman Spencer Smith Jr. made their way past Kane, found the woman and carried her out.
Smoke from the blaze, which broke out shortly before 5 a.m., also routed Mrs. Leah Burn from a second floor apartment in the building.
Oshushek said the blaze was confined to a sofa in Mrs. Brooks' first floor apartment. He said the fire marshal's office was asked to investigate to determine the cause of the fire.
Firemen braved smoke that felled a policeman to rescue an East Camden woman from an apartment fire early today.
In serious condition at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital after she was carried out of her home at 367 Marlton Avenue was Mrs. Frances Brooks. She was found unconscious on her kitchen floor.
Treated at Cooper Hospital after being overcome by smoke was Ptl. Joseph Kane, 43. He was felled by smoke after forcing open a rear door in an attempt to rescue Mrs. Brooks.
Smoke from the blaze, which broke out shortly before 5 a.m., also routed Mrs. Leah Burn from a second floor apartment in the building.
Oshushek said the blaze was confined to a sofa in Mrs. Brooks' first floor apartment. He said the fire marshal's office was asked to investigate to determine the cause of the fire.
