The Jersey Shore has spent the last year rebuilding after the destruction of Hurricane Sandy. And just as they were getting things back to normal, a massive fire in Seaside Heights has destroyed much of the Jersey Shore boardwalk.
#BREAKING: Massive fire destroys 80% of #JerseyShore‘s boardwalk In Seaside Heights. Boardwalk was just rebuilt after Hurricane Sandy.
— Nicole Nalepa (@NewsbyNicole) September 12, 2013
Seaside Park’s police chief Francis Larken said that the fire started at Kohr’s Frozen Custard shop at about 2:30 this afternoon.
Crews fighting large fire on Seaside Park boardwalk in New Jersey https://t.co/QLq6JkcUll pic.twitter.com/ArvwdDHWmC — New York Post Metro (@nypmetro) September 12, 2013
The fire rapidly spread down the boardwalk and has now effected more than three dozen businesses.
UPDATE: Boardwalk fire spreads from Seaside Park to Seaside Heights https://t.co/lMdS04BhFR #breakingnews #SeasideFire pic.twitter.com/KDRYu4dkUl — Asbury Park Press (@AsburyParkPress) September 12, 2013
The fire has destroyed several businesses including FunTown Pier, the amusement park that was partially destroyed by Hurricane Sandy.
BREAKING PHOTO: Live shot Seaside park boardwalk fire – Funtown Pier still quite engulfed in flames. SO SAD! pic.twitter.com/LD6W5dwrl7 — Nancy Hennen (@Tweetbrk) September 12, 2013
The Inquisitr reports that the heat of the fire can be felt for blocks and that several residents have been treated for smoke inhalation.
RT@omarifox29 Thick blk smoke from Seaside Park,NJ fire streaking across sky as we cross over bridge into area #fox29 pic.twitter.com/kRH3RR0xJ9 — FOX 29 (@FOX29philly) September 12, 2013
Authorities have been trying to remove sections of the boardwalk in order to stop the spread of the fire.
Photo of fire at Jersey Shore boardwalk ice cream shop at Seaside Park as seen from the beach (via @tedgreenbergNBC) pic.twitter.com/tlqUFJp5Hj — BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) September 12, 2013
Firefighters are having a hard time controlling the fire because there is so many wood buildings on the boardwalk.
PHOTOS FROM THE SCENE: Fire at Kohr’s in Seaside Park https://t.co/g5UqkDWExN #NJ #SeasideFire pic.twitter.com/z3kCmWFVSl
— Asbury Park Press (@AsburyParkPress) September 12, 2013
Governor Chris Christie’s press secretary Michael Drewniak said in a statement: “Pictures and video of the fire are startling and sad given what Seaside Park and neighboring Seaside Heights have endured with Superstorm Sandy. Governor Christie is deeply concerned and will get a first-hand look shortly at the scene, where he will be speaking further with Mayor Matthies and Mayor Akers and offering the state’s full resources and assistance. Our concerns and prayers are also with firefighters and first responders at the scene battling the blaze.”
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