Fire officials work in the area where a massive fire burned a large portion of the boardwalk in Seaside Park, New Jersey, on Friday, September 13. CNN affiliate KYW reported that the fire started Thursday at the Kohr Brothers frozen custard shop on the FunTown Amusement Pier. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said 35 engine companies, 15 ladders and 400 firefighters battled the fire. The area is still rebuilding from damage caused by Superstorm Sandy.
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Fire officials work in the area where a massive fire burned a large portion of the boardwalk in Seaside Park, New Jersey, on Friday, September 13. CNN affiliate KYW reported that the fire started Thursday at the Kohr Brothers frozen custard shop on the FunTown Amusement Pier. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said 35 engine companies, 15 ladders and 400 firefighters battled the fire. The area is still rebuilding from damage caused by Superstorm Sandy.
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie explores the fire scene in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, on September 13. "I feel like I want to throw up," Christie said when he arrived at the damaged scene.
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie explores the fire scene in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, on September 13. "I feel like I want to throw up," Christie said when he arrived at the damaged scene.
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A woman watches as people gather on the Seaside Park boardwalk to look at the destruction after the massive fire on September 13.
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A woman watches as people gather on the Seaside Park boardwalk to look at the destruction after the massive fire on September 13.
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Police officers put up crime tape to keep people away from the destroyed remains of businesses along the boardwalk on September 13.
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Police officers put up crime tape to keep people away from the destroyed remains of businesses along the boardwalk on September 13.
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Firefighters walk through the destroyed businesses on the boardwalk on September 13.
Fire ravages Jersey boardwalk —
Firefighters walk through the destroyed businesses on the boardwalk on September 13.
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A amusement ride still stands above the destroyed remains on September 13.
Fire ravages Jersey boardwalk —
A amusement ride still stands above the destroyed remains on September 13.
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A firefighter pulls a fire hose on September 13. About 100 firefighters were still handling hot spots Friday and mopping up, said Ocean County Fire Administrator Brian Gabriel.
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A firefighter pulls a fire hose on September 13. About 100 firefighters were still handling hot spots Friday and mopping up, said Ocean County Fire Administrator Brian Gabriel.
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Daniel Shauger, manager of the heavily damaged Funtown Arcade, is interviewed on September 13. The arcade was reopened in June after Superstorm Sandy damaged the game machines and equipment.
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Daniel Shauger, manager of the heavily damaged Funtown Arcade, is interviewed on September 13. The arcade was reopened in June after Superstorm Sandy damaged the game machines and equipment.
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A firefighter sprays water on a hot spot on September 13.
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A firefighter sprays water on a hot spot on September 13.
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Two women take in the scene at a distance as smoke rises from the boardwalk on September 13.
Fire ravages Jersey boardwalk —
Two women take in the scene at a distance as smoke rises from the boardwalk on September 13.
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Firefighters at the scene of the fire in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, on September 13.
Fire ravages Jersey boardwalk —
Firefighters at the scene of the fire in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, on September 13.
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Christie is hugged by Michael Cisneros, 14, during a visit to the area hit by the massive fire on the boardwalk on Thursday, September 12.
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Christie is hugged by Michael Cisneros, 14, during a visit to the area hit by the massive fire on the boardwalk on Thursday, September 12.
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Firefighters battle a blaze in a building on the boardwalk on September 12.
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Firefighters battle a blaze in a building on the boardwalk on September 12.
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Firefighters battle a blaze in a building on the boardwalk in Seaside Park, New Jersey, on September 12.
Fire ravages Jersey boardwalk —
Firefighters battle a blaze in a building on the boardwalk in Seaside Park, New Jersey, on September 12.
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Firefighters battle the fire on the Seaside Heights boardwalk.
Fire ravages Jersey boardwalk —
Firefighters battle the fire on the Seaside Heights boardwalk.
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Firefighters work to bring the blaze under control.
Fire ravages Jersey boardwalk —
Firefighters work to bring the blaze under control.
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Onlookers line the beach as smoke rises from the boardwalk.
Fire ravages Jersey boardwalk —
Onlookers line the beach as smoke rises from the boardwalk.
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Firefighters work to bring the blaze under control.
Fire ravages Jersey boardwalk —
Firefighters work to bring the blaze under control.
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Smoke rises in the distance over homes in the Seaside Heights area.
Fire ravages Jersey boardwalk —
Smoke rises in the distance over homes in the Seaside Heights area.
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