Fire At Ocean City Boardwalk: Latest Updates

OCEAN CITY – A four-alarm fire erupted on the Ocean City Boardwalk, and crews worked to contain the blaze on Saturday.

Officials said the fire began around 7:30 a.m. but was largely under control by 11:30 a.m., according to a city press release.

The Ocean City Fire Department responded to a reported smoke alarm on the 1000 block of the Ocean City Boardwalk at 7:40 a.m. on Saturday, according to the release. Upon arrival, firefighters initiated a "full response" as the fire quickly advanced through a structure that includes the Playland’s Castaway Cove arcade and offices, Hamburger Construction Company and Dairy Queen.

News stations such as FOX29 and 6abc posted video on Twitter showing the scene:

Castaway Cove posted on Facebook that the playland will rebuild after suffering damage:

All Ocean City fire, police and public works units were on recall as a three-block perimeter was established to fight the fire, the release said.

Firefighters remained on the scene working to fully extinguish the blaze. A west wind fueled the fire but likely spared neighboring buildings. Required structural firewalls between properties also worked effectively, the release said.

There were no occupants in the building at the time, and there were no reported fire-related injuries. Responders will be assessed for any injuries related to the extreme cold, the release said.

The building suffered extensive damage. There does not appear to be structural damage to the boardwalk, but this will be subject to further inspection, the release said.

Full access to this block of the boardwalk will be restored only as conditions allow, and people are encouraged to avoid this area until the response is over, the release said.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and remains under investigation.

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