Wind-whipped blaze damages Shore townhouse complex
An intense fire damaged townhouse units in a Jersey Shore community Friday night.
Flames engulf a townhouse on Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright Friday night. (Image: Unexcelled Fire Company - Neptune)
An intense fire damaged townhouse units in a Jersey Shore community Friday night.
The three-alarm blaze broke out in a residence south of downtown Sea Bright on Ocean Avenue, sparking a heavy response from area fire departments, officials say.
Fire crews, who battled gusty winds to contain the fire, were assisted by a firewall that helped to contain the blaze, according to officials.
The blaze was declared under control around 10 p.m.
One firefighter reportedly suffered a minor injury.
Officials say the fire remains under investigation.
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