Video shows Camden firefighters smashing car windows to get to fire hydrant

Monday, January 27, 2020
CAMDEN, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Video from a fire scene in Camden is showing why it's so important not to park in front of hydrants on the street.

Camden Fire Officers Local 2578 posted the video on Facebook.
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They had to smash out the windows of a car that was in their way while responding to a fire over the weekend.

The incident occured on the 400 block of Chambers Street.
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Despite the added hurdle, crews did get the flames extinguished without anyone getting injured.
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