What is on fire on Ocean City NJ boardwalk?
The smoke and fire that tore through Playland’s Castaway Cove in Ocean City, New Jersey, last month have cleared, but it’s going to be a multi-million dollar fix for the park’s owners. Officials said an electrical source sparked the blaze at Playland’s Castaway Cove on January 30.
What happened to the Jersey Shore boardwalk?
Jersey Shore town orders overnight beach, boardwalk closures to stop unruly crowds. Published: Jul. 09, 2021, 8:28 p.m. The mayor of Avalon on Friday signed an order restricting access to its boardwalk and beach overnight, citing large unruly crowds that have troubled officials in other Jersey Shore communities.
How did the boardwalk catch on fire?
The January 30 blaze engulfed the Playland’s Castaway Cove arcade and offices, Hamburger Construction Company restaurant and Dairy Queen located on the boardwalk. On Monday, officials announced that the accidental fire was caused by an undetermined electrical source near the front of the building.
Did the Ocean City boardwalk burn down?
OCEAN CITY — A four-alarm fire on Saturday morning destroyed a landmark building on the city’s boardwalk.
What caused the Ocean City fire?
WEST OCEAN CITY — The cause of a fatal fire in West Ocean City late Monday night has been determined to be accidental and caused by a heating appliance placed too close to combustibles.
When did Castaway Cove burn?
“March 27 is as quickly as we could possibly open. We are excited to get back open and back to a little bit of normalcy,” Hartley told OCNJ Daily. The fire burned down Castaway Cove’s arcade and the iconic pirate ship that loomed above its boardwalk entrance.
Did Seaside Heights burn down?
Seaside Heights’ ratable base took a massive hit from Sandy and the fire: it’s still down nearly $200 million, while neighboring Seaside Park has come most of the way back, with a ratable base down only about $40 million as of 2017.
What caused fire in Ocean City?
Who owns Playland Ocean City?
Scott Simpson
Having the oldest amusement park in Ocean City, NJ, Playlands Castaway Cove has been providing family entertainment for over 50 years. The owner, Scott Simpson, first contacted the galvanizer in the early spring of 2012.
How did the fire start in Ocean City?
OCEAN CITY — After a two-week investigation, the cause of a West Ocean City fire along the harbor has been confirmed as arson. In a release Tuesday, the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office reported determining the fire was “intentional (or arson).”
Did Castaway Cove burn down?
On Jan. 30, a four-alarm fire destroyed the building that housed an arcade and offices at Playland’s Castaway Cove on the Ocean City Boardwalk. The blaze also destroyed a juice bar, a Dairy Queen and Hamburger Construction Company business.