Bob's Little Sport Shop On Fire!

[Larry1851 0]

In Glassboro.  Just heard it over at the NJ2AS forum.  Sad.  Hope everyone got out ok.  No direct info yet.  Trying to get an online scanner to get info.

[A-Tech 8]

Was just about to post this. Hope all turns out well and nobody gets hurt.

[11b1p 14]

I'd hate to see another shop go away in South Jersey. A firefighter friend heard that the hydrants closest are inoperable.

[plode 0]

Where is this NJ2AS forum??

[Shooter14 0]

2 Alarms...

[PK90 3,570]

Where is this NJ2AS forum??

 

AFAIK, there isn't one.

[Larry1851 0]

Where is this NJ2AS forum??

 

You're right, there isn't a forum like this.  It's a private Facebook page.  I was typing quickly.

[plode 0]

You're right, there isn't a forum like this.  It's a private Facebook page.  I was typing quickly.

 

Thought so. 

 

I believe the owners are members of the Glassboro Fire company as well- from what I just gathered on Google. 

Hope everyone is OK, I actually know a guy who works there for store credit  

[EWC88 24]

Wow hopefully its not much damage done and everyone is ok. Anyone hear anything on new updates please post, I live near bobs (mins max) but down shore for wedding.

[ChadShaft 0]

My friend is a firefighterand said it was the back range. I've never been there so I don't know the set up.

[matyb123 0]

I shot there till close last night!!! Hy crap!

[Shooter14 0]

Don't know fire lingo but the are now using aerial master stream and additional crews have arrived

[matyb123 0]

A lot of times I have heard fires from tracer ammo and the place was dead last night! The rso josh was in jus about every lane jus being friendly and checking shit out he woulda cought something like that! I wonder what it's from?

[Shooter14 0]

They are reporting a garage attached to Bob's is where the fire is...

[Larry1851 0]

I've heard so many different things i.e. the building was engulfed, then the fire was just in the back, it spread to the apartments, then no...not the apartments.  It's a developing situation to say the least. 

[Shooter14 0]

Fire just put under control

[LoganS6 0]

http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2013/06/fire_reported_at_bobs_little_sports_shop_in_glassboro.html

[1LtCAP 4,263]

best is just gonna be to wait till they get it totally out, and wait for the reports.

 

 that said.......it pisses me off to no end that those fire hydrants weren't working.........i thought that those things were tested a couple times a year........

[11b1p 14]

best is just gonna be to wait till they get it totally out, and wait for the reports.

 

 that said.......it pisses me off to no end that those fire hydrants weren't working.........i thought that those things were tested a couple times a year........

I used to live two blocks away, my friend still does! A broken fire hydrant is something that just shouldn't happen.

[Teky0101 6]

I was also just about to post this! What a horrible thing to happen to such nice people!

[gunforhire 826]

Bob and company are good people I hope no one was hurt.

[plode 0]

best is just gonna be to wait till they get it totally out, and wait for the reports.

 

 that said.......it pisses me off to no end that those fire hydrants weren't working.........i thought that those things were tested a couple times a year........

I'm a former volunteer firefighter, and although most of my district doesn't have hydrants(we used tankers), we would test the ones we did have at least every six months...most of the time it would be 3-4 times a year.  Some used to get used a lot more than that for drills and calls(one area has treated city water, we preferred to fill the tanks of our trucks with that since it was "clean" water. 

We found quite a few problems with one shopping centers hydrants/pump system(for the sprinkler systems), and had to call the property manager to get them fixed ASAP. 

 

One problem is when you get a hydrant at the end of a line...it has very low pressure.  If another truck is pulling water from a nearby hydrant further up the line, you'll have essentially a dead hydrant at the end. 

[Vzguy 13]

 

 

Going pretty good, looks to be a vent on the roof, Range ?

[triton200 0]

Wow. My dad started taking me there when I was lil. Hope all are safe. I used to be a vol. Cheif. Bad hydrant s happen alot. Due to lack of maintenance.

[johnott 5]

Sorry to hear about the fire... Hope Bob and the gang are o.k.

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Who's betting on someone using tracer ammo?

[plode 0]

From their facebook page:

Thank you all for your kind words and support. We are thankful that no one was injured and everyone is doing well! Unfortunately the range is no longer functional but we are happy to say the shop is still standing. We want to send a special thank you out to Glassboro, Pitman, Monroe, Williamstown and Washington Township Fire Departments as well as Glassboro Police Department. We will try to keep you as updated as possible throughout this process. Thank you again for all of your support, hope to see you all soon!

[Pizza Bob 1,488]

Who's betting on someone using tracer ammo?

Generally a range fire is caused by unburnt/smoldering powder residue that is swept into the trap. Ranges that use shredded tires as "catch" material are particularly susceptible to range fires. Glad that all are OK. Bob & company are good people.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

[KELEKONA 0]

Glad to hear everyone is ok. Such a shame that happened to such a good shop.

[1LtCAP 4,263]

from bobs,,,,

 

http://www.bobslittlesportshop.com/out-from-the-ashes/