In the early hours of Thursday morning, a fire broke out at the Piston Diner located on the Black Horse Pike in Gloucester Township, New Jersey. This unfortunate event not only caused significant damage to the popular diner but also led to the injury of a dedicated firefighter who was part of the valiant effort to extinguish the blaze.
The Gloucester Township Police Department received the emergency call at approximately 2:20 a.m. and rapidly responded to the scene. On arrival, they were met with a formidable fire that had already taken hold of the establishment. As the flames raged, firefighters from multiple units, including those from neighboring areas, were mobilized to tackle the intense inferno.
Despite their well-coordinated efforts, battling the fire was no easy task. The dense smoke and rapidly spreading flames posed significant challenges, as did the structure itself. In the midst of these efforts, one firefighter sustained injuries, highlighting the inherent risks faced by these local heroes in their line of duty. The injured firefighter was promptly attended to by medical personnel on site and subsequently transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Thankfully, reports indicated that the injuries were not life-threatening…