Crime & Safety

Christie On His Way To Massive Boardwalk Fire; Funtown Pier Collapses

Governor Chris Christie is heading to the massive Seaside Park boardwalk fire, the governor tweeted just a short time ago.

"En route to Seaside now. Pls keep everyone in the surrounding areas, the firefighters & first responders fighting the blaze in ur prayers," the governor said.

Daniel Nee, a Patch reporter on the scene of the blaze, just reported that Funtown Pier has collapsed into the ocean.

The Governor's office just released a statement:

Seaside Park and neighboring Seaside Heights have endured with Superstorm Sandy. Governor Christie is deeply concerned and will get a first-hand look shortly at the scene, where he will be speaking further with Mayor Matthies and Mayor Akers and offering the state's full resources and assistance.

Our concerns and prayers are also with firefighters and first responders at the scene battling the blaze."


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