2-Alarm Blaze Destroys Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Home amid Strong Winds

A two-alarm fire that started on the third floor of a house in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, last night caused the building to collapse. The fire was reported at approximately 10:00 p.m. on April 28th, with the Point Pleasant Beach police receiving a 9-1-1 call for a structure fire at 37 Arnold Avenue.

When the police arrived, they confirmed that the house was on fire. High winds from stormy weather whipped the flames, making it difficult for firefighters to extinguish the fire. There were reports of a nearby fire hydrant falling apart and disconnecting from the water main. As the flames spread, a second alarm was called, and firefighters rushed to the scene.

Despite firefighters making progress, the flames proved too stubborn to extinguish, which forced the building to collapse. The evacuation signal was given as firefighters took steps to minimize the chaos. The Ocean Fire Company No.1, Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company No.2, Point Pleasant Borough Station 75, Silverton Station 29, Brielle 99-1, South Wall 52-3, and others were all on the scene to help tackle the blaze.

At this time, no additional details are available, and the fire is under investigation by the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office. Videos and photos of the inferno, which have been circulating on social media, show how severe the damage was. Jersey Shore Fire Response, which highlighted the situation, reported that quick action by firefighters stopped the flames from spreading to surrounding homes.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), structure fires account for an average of 487,500 fires per year in the United States. These fires cause an average of 2,740 deaths, 11,650 injuries, and $10.3 billion in direct property damage annually.

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