Friday, March 11, 2011

Fire strikes Victorian-era resort Ocean Grove (NJ)

From the Asbury Park Press, a large fire has struck the small, quaint Jersey Shore resort town of Ocean Grove, New Jersey:

A large early-morning fire destroyed three Surf Avenue structures today, including one that appeared to be a vacant hotel, an eyewitness said. No injuries have been reported.

The fire broke out around 5:15 a.m., and by 7:45 a.m. appeared to be largely under control with no more visible flames. The three dozen firefighters on scene were wetting down one of the houses and picking into it from the roof while steam smoldered off it.

Read more about it HERE. The small municipality, which is comprised mostly of very old wood structures situated closely together, was previously struck by a major fire that destroyed several large buildings, including the historic Manchester Inn, in 2010.

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