Fire forces 11 Atlantic City residents out of homes

    A fire that sparked in a manhole has forced 11 Atlantic City residents out of their homes Saturday, according to a report from the Press of Atlantic City.

    The report indicates the fire sparked during construction in a manhole when a short circuit sparked kitchen fires in two of three adjacent homes.

    According to the Press of Atlantic City, the residents were assisted by the Red Cross.

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