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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The Ocean City Fire Department responded to the 1000 block of Boardwalk around 7:40 a.m. Saturday.
Arriving fire crews found flames quickly moving through a building structure that includes the Playland s Castaway Cove arcade and offices, Hamburger Construction Company restaurant and Dairy Queen.
A three-block perimeter was established by emergency officials to fight the fire. The Action Cam showed firefighters battling the flames.
Videos from the Action Cam and viewers of the fire at the Ocean City Boardwalk.
Viewer video captured heavy flames and black smoke rising over the boardwalk. The Ferris wheel from Playland s Castaway Cove disappeared as the smoke billowed. Fire crews could be heard yelling at passersby, Folks, you got to stay back!