Heavy smoke was showing as firefighters arrived on the scene.
The fire quickly spread to a second alarm. In all, about 40 firefighters managed to place this fire under control in just over an hour.
One Cherry Hill Firefighter, Joseph Leusner, 40, had to be taken to Virtua Hospital in Voorhees for smoke inhalation.
Authorities say Leusner was forced to work in the smoke as the first arriving team of firefighters set up their hose lines. At one point the smoke was heavy enough to extend across Route 70 forcing traffic to stop.
Leusner continued to manage the pump controls, officials say, until another firefighter relieved his position.
Leusner is expected to be released from the hospital in a few days.
This fire is currently under investigation by the Cherry Hill and Camden County Fire Marshal Offices and Cherry Hill Police.
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