Small Boardwalk Fire Sparks Big Safety Concern

A small but alarming fire broke out on Seaside Heights boardwalk Sunday, likely sparked by a cigarette—and could’ve been catastrophic. Firefighters raced in, diving under the boardwalk to contain it, reopening the area in just 20 minutes. The Beachcomber Bar’s crew was first on scene, dousing flames before help arrived, all while haunted by memories of the 2013 boardwalk inferno—also near that spot—that destroyed a major stretch rebuilt after Sandy. That 2013 blaze was electrical, but both fires underscore one truth: human error is the leading cause of wildfires in New Jersey—with over 99% of last year’s 1,300+ blazes blamed on people. That’s why the zero-tolerance smoking policy on the boardwalk makes sense—safety can’t wait. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b0950bbb91ad95c5