Camden Fire Chief says news of Philadelphia assistance is blown out of proportion

    WHYY’s Lizz Fiedler’s been talking to fire officials in Philadelphia and Camden about the news that the Philadelphia Fire Department will send assistance to the New Jersey city in the event of catastrophe.

    Lizz will have the full story later, but brings us this update from Camden Fire Chief Michael Harper: “This was a standard meeting between officials that’s been blown out of proportion,” he said on his sit down with Philly Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers.

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