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Along with his crew on Ladder 12-6 of Reliance Fire Company, Santa spotted smoke coming from the eaves of a three-story single-family house, the company reported on Facebook.
The fire was spotted about 4:30 p.m., while Santa was being escorted through Pilesgrove, while traveling down Auburn Road, officials said.
Ladder 12-6 "immediately went into service evacuating the occupants who were unaware of the fire," officials wrote.
The fire, which was contained within the walls and floors of the home, was quickly put out with the assistance of these mutual aid partners: Deepwater Fire Department Pedricktown Fire Company - Station 3 - LVFC Woolwich Fire Company Harmony Volunteer Fire Company Auburn Volunteer Fire Company-Station 2 and Daretown Fire Company Station 16.
Santa reportedly returned to work on his traditional tours of Woodstown and Pilesgrove on Sunday evening.
"Thank you all for the support and understanding with the last minute change," the Facebook post said.
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