Casino Pier (Seaside Heights) Discussion Thread

[michaellynn4]

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[chadster]

Poor Sea Dragon

[robbalvey]

Reporting 80% of the boardwalk is destroyed.

 

Untrue! The fire departments just cut a 20 foot section of the boardwalk out at the midway point of the boardwalk (just south of the Midway Steak Stand) The NJ governor is saying that anything south of that cut will be destroyed and the fire department is confident they can prevent the fire from jumping to the northern part of the boardwalk (where Casino Pier is)

This is what's being report by crews who are currently on the scene. I'm not sure where you're getting your information from, but this is the current report: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Fire-Along-Boardwalk-in-Seaside-Park--223511611.html

 

Fire Destroys 80% of Boardwalk in Jersey Shore Town

 

Flames are spreading rapidly along the boardwalk in Seaside Park at the Jersey Shore and smoke can be seen for at least 7 miles in the area.

 

“I see thick, billowing, black smoke with ruby red flames. It’s still raging out of control," says Justin Auciello, of Jersey Shore Hurricane News.

 

The fire, which started around 2:30 p.m. at Kohr Brothers Frozen Custard shop, 1800 Boardwalk, has now destroyed at least 80% of the boardwalk in Seaside Park. That's according to Seaside Park’s Police Chief, Francis Larken, who also says possibly three dozen businesses have also been destroyed.

 

“It’s just devastating to the area. It’s just heartbreaking to see. After what we just went to almost a year ago, and now this. I’m just in disbelief and shock over this. I can’t believe it, " said Larkin.

 

NJ Governor Chris Christie has just arrived in the area.

 

“Pictures and video of the fire are startling and sad given what Seaside Park and neighboring Seaside Heights have endured with Superstorm Sandy," said Michael Drewniak, Christie's press secretary. "Governor Christie is deeply concerned and will get a first-hand look shortly at the scene, where he will be speaking further with Mayor Matthies and Mayor Akers and offering the state’s full resources and assistance. Our concerns and prayers are also with firefighters and first responders at the scene battling the blaze."

 

Strong winds, whipping at speeds of 20 to 30 miles per hour, are presenting the biggest challenge for firefighters who have been called in from neighboring communities in Ocean, Monmouth and Atlantic County, NJ.

 

Embers have blown for at least 8 blocks, igniting a fire at a nearby condominium complex at Sumner Avenue and Ocean Terrace. Those embers have also landed on area homes and businesses.

 

Nancy O’Brien runs EJ’s Dance Club at 919 Boardwalk, which is about a mile and a half from the fire. Even at that distance the smoke is a real nuisance.

 

“It’s pretty acidy. Our eyes are burning. It’s very, very windy,” O’Brien said.

 

The area of the boardwalk between Stockton and Farragut Avenues, in front of Funtown Pier, was not destroyed during Superstorm Sandy. But the pier itself was, becoming a symbolic image of the storm's destruction.

 

An estimated 90% of the 33 rides on Funtown Pier were lost in the storm. The pier, which was not open this Summer, is now fully engulfed in flames, destroying the small portion that was left standing after the storm.

 

NBC10 cameras captured part of a structure on that pier falling down. Here's a before and after look at this landmark attraction.

 

“I can’t believe this! How much more can this town take?” O’Brien said.

 

The fire has also spread to at least four blocks of the boardwalk in neighboring Seaside Heights, which was destroyed by Sandy and then rebuilt.

 

Firefighters are now ripping up a section of that newly rebuilt Seaside Heights boardwalk near Lincoln Avenue to create a "fire break," which they hope will prevent the fire from spreading any further north.

 

Fire officials tell NBC10 Jersey Shore Bureau reporter Ted Greenberg that no injuries have been reported.

 

The Mathis Bridge, which connects Toms River to the Seaside area is closed to non-emergency vehicles, as of 5:30 p.m.

 

All roads leading into the area of Seaside Heights and Seaside Park are closed except to residents. “We are asking people to stay away from the area so that firefighters can fight this fire," said Donna Flynn, Public Information Officer for Ocean County Emergency Management.

 

The Borough of Seaside Park is located on the Barnegat Barrier Island in Ocean County, N.J.

[coasterbill]

Governor Christie just said on NBC that they're cutting the boardwalk near Lincoln St. As larrygator said the governor stated that everything south of that may be destroyed but they're "confident" that they can make a stand there.

 

There are a lot of mixed reports but since that came directly from Chris Christie I guess it gives it some credibility. if that's true then the "80%" that was being reported is way off.

[larrygator]

^Same thing, I was listening to a live interview with Governor Christie while I was typing. I can't believe a politician would lie to me.

[KingdaKaDude1]

Anyone in NJ have any live feeds on their TV that they could upload a photo of? Wondering how much more it's either been contained or spread.

i live right over the seaside bridge. our shore just cant catch a break, i just came from seaside the S&S tower is leaning.

[ThatFalafelGirl]

I'm pretty sure I'm a terrible person as the first thing I thought was "Um, that is clearly a frozen custard stand, not an ice cream stand."

 

Thankfully NBC seems to be able to report news correctly.

 

pedanticness aside, that is really sad. At least the sign was spared...

[Blue Fire Guy]

First Sandy and now this, right when they are getting back on their feet...the Shore is having some of the worst luck ever right now. Hoping nobody got hurt, is getting hurt, or will get hurt. Doesn't look good for the park though...this is horrible.

[alwaysairtime14]

Local news resuming. They're saying everything south of the cut in the boardwalk is a total loss.

 

NBC NY is also saying the fire departments cannot put this fire out. They are going to let it burn out, and try to keep it contained. Like a forest fire.

Edited September 12, 2013 by alwaysairtime14

[sspaz1000]

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/live

 

Another live feed from WPVI in Philly. It should carry the remarks that Gov. Christie will make a little later tonight.

[Chroniq]

Listening to live feeds right now.. Police scanner and random reporter are claiming they don't have enough water to contain the fire.

Edited September 12, 2013 by Chroniq

[alwaysairtime14]

NBC is saying 1 hour until rain reaches the park. Lets up that helps the crews.

[robbalvey]

Listening to live feeds right now.. Police scanner and random reporter are claiming they don't have enough water to contain the fire.

Oh, the irony considering their location!

[djboss302]

Man that's horrible. Who in their right mind would do something like that?

[robbalvey]

Man that's horrible. Who in their right mind would do something like that?

What are you even talking about????

[COASTER FREAK 11]

Earlier on the ABC 6 broadcast, they showed a firetruck at the waters edge, and it appeared to be sending water to the other trucks. Though they didnt say this, its what it looked like from the helicopter feed.

[djboss302]

Man that's horrible. Who in their right mind would do something like that?

What are you even talking about????

I read that someone suspected arson.

[chadster]

On the bright side, the risk of coming into contact with any STD's spread by the cast of "Jersey Shore' has been greatly reduced on that end of the boardwalk

[robbalvey]

Man that's horrible. Who in their right mind would do something like that?

What are you even talking about????

I read that someone suspected arson.

Then maybe you should quote or say that so you don't look like a complete f**king idiot. Thanks.

[Austin55]

Man that's horrible. Who in their right mind would do something like that?

What are you even talking about????

 

Who? Maybe he's talking about the "someone" in the title?

 

idk.

[Chroniq]

wow.

[djboss302]

That is just so sad. Hope the rain comes in quickly.

[robbalvey]

More pics. Crazy to see how massive this is.

[Chroniq]

another photo.

[Angry_Gumball]

That's just bad...really bad... No amusement park, business, or residents deserve any of this. This is much too soon for this destruction to happen...as if Sandy wasn't enough.