OCEAN CITY, N.J. — A New Jersey boardwalk amusement park became engulfed in flames Saturday morning.
The fire started around 8 a.m. at Playland’s Castaway Cove on the Ocean City boardwalk, WCAU reported.
#BREAKING: 4-alarm fire burning on the Ocean City, NJ Boardwalk. This is happening near 10th/Boardwalk, Castaway Cove area. It's not clear what is burning at this time, or a cause. The Action Cam on scene shows black smoke billowing from the boardwalk. @6abc pic.twitter.com/VSG5yQorAl
— Chuck McDade (@Squared6abc) January 30, 2021
A Ferris wheel from the amusement park was partially clouded by billowing smoke, WPVI reported. Firefighters were seen dousing flames and warning people nearby to keep their distance.
Fire Breaks Out at Ocean City Boardwalk Amusement Park https://t.co/4Ry5uB1fsd
— Ted Greenberg (@tedgreenbergNBC) January 30, 2021
There were no reported injuries.
#BREAKING: Crews battle four-alarm fire on the boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey. We’re told the fire broke out just before 8:30am near Playland’s Castaway Cove. pic.twitter.com/ImUZRWW7UZ
— Jan Carabeo (@JanCarabeoCBS3) January 30, 2021
Fire crews are still working to contain the blaze.
LIVE VIDEO: Fire crews continue to battle a four-alarm fire near Playland's Castaway Cove Amusement Pier https://t.co/W3rjQlbQpz pic.twitter.com/mFQROB6tHF
— FOX 29 (@FOX29philly) January 30, 2021
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