2013-09-12

Wind fuels fast-moving fire on New Jersey shore 

NJ.com: A fire that started inside an ice cream store has spread to 19 other buildings on a popular boardwalk in Seaside Park, New Jersey.

The blaze, which began just before noon at Kohr’s Ice Cream near the boardwalk, was swept up by a strong southeast wind and jumped to adjacent structures around 2:30 p.m., according to Seaside Heights Police Chief Thomas Boyd.

Firefighters have been battling the blaze as black smoke continues to pour out of the popular dessert shop and other structures.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he is on his way to the area.

Follow updates on this fire and watch live video at Breaking News.  

Photo: Firefighters battle a blaze inside the Kohr’s shop on the Seaside Park Boardwalk on Thursday.(Justin Auciello / Jersey Shore Hurricane News)

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