Fire rips through apartment building in Lindenwold, New Jersey, video shows

A fire at an apartment building in Lindenwold, New Jersey, is drawing a large response Tuesday.

Chopper 3 was over the scene at the Laurel Hill Apartments on Chews Landing Road near Laurel Road. Heavy smoke and some flames could be seen coming from the roof of the building.

Camden County officials said crews were called out to the building just before 11 a.m. When they arrived, they found the first and second floors engulfed in flames. 

Late Tuesday morning, the Lindenwold Fire Department shared an update about the blaze on Facebook, saying this is a two-alarm fire. The department also asked residents to avoid the area.

The blaze appeared to be brought under control shortly after 12 p.m.

Fire companies from Gloucester Township, Pine Hill and Voorhees also responded, according to the International Association of Fire Fighters union branch in the county.

Camden County officials said eight people were displaced, and no injuries were reported.