4-alarm fire erupts at boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey 6abc.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from 6abc.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
There were no immediate reports of injuries and crews are dousing the flames to extinguish the fire. Firefighters controlled the blaze shortly before noon, Ocean City Fire Department spokesperson Doug Bergen said to NBC.
He said there does not appear to be any structural damage to the boardwalk, though further inspections will be needed.
The owners of Playland s Castaway Cove said they promise to rebuild the amusement park that has operated on the Ocean City Boardwalk for more than 60 years. We struggle to comprehend this mornings events and what will be of the next few months, but we can assure you this, WE WILL REBUILD!! a statement posted to Playland s Facebook page read. We have a secondary entrance that will now be our main entrance for the foreseeable future. We will be open sooner rather than later!
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