Wildwood motel fire causes $500k in damage after welding accident, officials say
Fire at Windward Motel in Wildwood.
WILDWOOD, N.J. - Crews spent hours battling a three-alarm fire in Wildwood, which left an estimated $500,000 damage in its wake.
The blaze broke out at the Windward Hotel at 5200 Ocean Avenue around 11:28 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Heavy fire engulfed both floors of the motel as smoke filled the air just blocks from the beach.
A third-alarm was called as several crews remained on scene for nearly 4 hours.
Officials say firefighters were able to contain the fire to one wing of the motel, and prevent any spread to surrounding buildings.
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No injuries were reported from the fire. However, the blaze caused about $500,000 worth of damage to the motel.
Welding work on the second floor was found to be the cause of the fire. It was determined to be accidental, according to officials.