A two-alarm blaze tore through the leasing office at Lakeview Apartments in Gloucester Township, Camden County, early Friday, leaving the building gutted but sparing nearby residents any harm.
> At a Glance
> – Fire ignited around 2:30 a.m. on January 10, 2026
> – No injuries reported; office was unoccupied
> – Crews needed two hours to contain flames visible through the roof
> – Why it matters: Residents keep full access to homes while management scrambles to restore leasing services
Flames lit up the predawn sky as firefighters battled the stubborn fire that consumed the entire leasing office-a freestanding structure separate from the residential buildings.
Scene Response
Captain Timothy Kohlmyer of the Gloucester Township Police Department praised the quick coordination between police and fire units. He emphasized the structural separation that kept families safe.
> “It’s more than just a small fire because the entire building was involved. Now the good thing was this was separate from any of the residential, so there was really no imminent danger to the residents here; it was just the management office.”
- Dispatch time: 2:30 a.m.
- Control time: ~4:30 a.m.
- Damage scope: Complete loss of leasing office
- Evacuations: None required
Investigation Status
Authorities have not determined the fire’s origin. Camden County fire investigators and township police are canvassing for surveillance footage and interviewing overnight staff from neighboring buildings.
| Agency | Role |
|---|---|
| Gloucester Township Fire Department | Primary suppression |
| Camden County Fire Marshal | Cause investigation |
| Gloucester Township Police | Scene security & interviews |
Management at Lakeview Apartments has yet to announce temporary leasing arrangements. Residents can still pay rent and submit requests online, according to the complex’s social media.
Key Takeaways
- Zero resident injuries or evacuations thanks to detached office design
- Full fire control achieved in approximately two hours
- Cause remains undetermined; investigation ongoing
- No timeline for rebuilding the leasing center
The destroyed office served roughly 300 units at the complex along Blackwood-Clementon Road, leaving staff to work remotely while insurance assessments begin.
