Seaside New Jersey fire News

Rebuilding Slow After New Jersey Boardwalk Fire

Rebuilding is slow one year after a fire devoured more than four blocks of boardwalk and destroyed more than 50 businesses in two New Jersey shore towns. The boardwalk that was lost on Sept. 12, 2013, has been rebuilt between …

N.J. Gov. Christie Defends Sandy Aid for Burned Boardwalk Businesses

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Sept. 18 defended his decision to use federal Superstorm Sandy recovery money to help rebuild businesses burned by a devastating boardwalk fire.Christie said boardwalk-area businesses in Seaside Park and Seaside Heights are entitled to …

N.J. Seaside Fire Investigators Warn Similar Danger Could Be Lurking Elsewhere

Superstorm Sandy still isn’t done with the Jersey shore — investigators are blaming the storm for damaging electrical wiring that touched off last week’s devastating boardwalk fire in Seaside Park and Seaside Heights.And they said similar danger could be lurking …

Old Wiring Damaged by Sandy Floodwaters Blamed for N.J. Seaside Fire

Investigators who have been examining last week’s devastating boardwalk fire in New Jersey announced that old electrical wiring underneath the boardwalk, damaged by Superstorm Sandy’s floodwaters last year and worn down by sand, was to blame for the blaze.Investigators said …

New Jersey to Use Sandy Fund for Boardwalk Fire Cleanup

New Jersey will use Superstorm Sandy-recovery money to pay for debris removal at the scene of last week’s boardwalk fire in Seaside Park and Seaside Heights. Gov. Chris Christie’s administration said it hopes the extra aid will speed the rebuilding. …

N.J. Gov. Christie Plans $15M in Aid After Seaside Boardwalk Fire

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie pledged $15 million in state aid on Sept. 14 for businesses damaged by a massive boardwalk fire in a shore community just getting back on its feet after Superstorm Sandy. Christie met privately with 30 …

Jersey’s Seaside Boardwalk Fire Expected to Cause Multi-Million Dollar Insurance Loss

A raging fire that destroyed dozens of businesses along the Seaside Park boardwalk in New Jersey Thursday is expected to be a multi-million dollar insurance event, an insurance expert observed.The fire, propelled by strong coastal winds, swept through at least …

New Jersey Shore Boardwalk Rebuilt After Sandy Torn by Fire

A wind-driven blaze consumed a New Jersey Shore boardwalk and amusements freshly rebuilt after Hurricane Sandy, destroying dozens of businesses. The fire swept through at least six blocks of Seaside Park and Seaside Heights, turning more than 30 buildings to …

N.J. Governor Says 400 Firefighters Battle Boardwalk Blaze

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was counting on 400 firefighters and the approach of rain to help snuff out a wind-driven blaze that consumed a Seaside boardwalk and amusements newly rebuilt after Hurricane Sandy. A six-block area along the ocean …