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4 injured after 2-alarm boat fire in Wildwood Crest

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Published  August 22, 2024 5:57pm EDT
Cape May County
FOX 29 Philadelphia

Massive marina fire sinks boat in Wildwood Crest

A huge two-alarm fire on a boat in Wildwood Crest sunk the vessel, though no serious injuries reported.

WILDWOOD CREST, N.J. - A massive fire on a boat injured four people in Wildwood Crest.

Fire crews responded to the 5,000 block of Lake Avenue around 12:30 Thursday afternoon, officials said.

Black smoke was pouring out of the boat as flames shot into the sky when crews arrived. A second alarm was called as they battled the blaze, getting control of it by nearly 1:30.

Four marina employees were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.

The boat is just behind Urie’s Waterfront Restaurant between Docks B and C.

No other injuries were reported and a cause of the flames is under investigation.