Fire destroys Jersey boardwalk
- 11 years ago
A raging fire destroys parts of New Jersey's iconic boardwalk just as people in the region are rebuilding after last year's devestating hurricane.
At least 20 businesses had been destroyed in a six block legnth of boardwalk as strong winds quickly spread the flames.
Governor Chris Christie spoke to reporters as the fire raged behind him.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR CHRIS CHRISTIE SAYING:
"After all the effort and time and resources that we've put in to help the folks in Seaside Park and Seaside Heights rebuild, to see this going on, as I said at the top, is just unthinkable. So, I know how I'm feeling, I can only imagine how the residents and business owners in this area are feeling. My heart goes out to them. That's why I'm here, to make sure that every resource is brought to bear to contain this problem."
The region was amongst the hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy in October 2012.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
At least 20 businesses had been destroyed in a six block legnth of boardwalk as strong winds quickly spread the flames.
Governor Chris Christie spoke to reporters as the fire raged behind him.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR CHRIS CHRISTIE SAYING:
"After all the effort and time and resources that we've put in to help the folks in Seaside Park and Seaside Heights rebuild, to see this going on, as I said at the top, is just unthinkable. So, I know how I'm feeling, I can only imagine how the residents and business owners in this area are feeling. My heart goes out to them. That's why I'm here, to make sure that every resource is brought to bear to contain this problem."
The region was amongst the hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy in October 2012.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.