Jeannie in NJ Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 we were driving home south on the parkway and about 12 to 15 fire engines were heading north. It turns out that the Boardwalk in Seaside Park and Seaside Heights is on fire. It is uncontrolled and just since I went online, it has gone from a 4 alarm to a 6 alarm. They are a little over an hour north from us and our area was sending fire engines to help. The wind is very strong here and also there. Most of the businesses on the Seaside Park Boardwalk is gone and the fire has moved onto the Seaside Heights Boardwalk. This boardwalk was destroyed by Sandy (it was the image of the rollercoaster in the ocean) and the businesses had rebuilt and had just opened on Memorial Day. THe high winds is just whipping the fire along the Boardwalk. Gov. Christie is heading there now. I mean these people rebuilt after their businesses were destroyed and now they are destroyed again. Christie is there now. He said that he feels like throwing up. THey are bringing water in in trucks and are also running lines to the bay for water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Christie is there. When he said he felt like throwing up when he heard, I think everyone did. The poor owners, employees and rescue are in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Saw this briefly on the local news. Beyond awful :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 That is terrible :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 So sad :( . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHaveNoIdeawhatIAmDoing Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Terrible. I can't stop watching the coverage :sad: . Side note, I really hope Christie doesn't make any "Stronger Than the Fire" commercials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Channel 7 out of NYC had the video and Gov Christie on as breaking news about 7:40 p.m. About six blocks of Boardwalk businesses were a total loss. Hopefully that storm that is moving thru now will be an aid to the firefighters and help limit the spread. The most recent report I saw said the thunderstorms were just north of the fire and didn't help at all. I can't find anything that says if the fire is out now or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHaveNoIdeawhatIAmDoing Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 "As of 9:15, the blaze continues to darken. An orange glow remains over the portion of the boardwalk to the east of Jack and Bills. Smoke continues to rise. Crews continue to stream water over multiple buildings." From Jersey Shore Hurricane News Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 it is now a 10 alarm fire and the winds are 30 to 40 mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 :( i saw this earlier and my heart dropped. As if they havent been through enough all ready. Prayers for everyone involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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