WILDWOOD – Firefighters were dispatched to the 400 West Block of Baker Avenue for a reported dwelling fire around 12:40 p.m. Aug. 28.
According to a release, Squad 3, under the command of Capt. Aldo Sacco, along with North Wildwood Fire Department Quint 2, arrived on scene and found smoke coming from a motel unit of a four unit, occupied building. The fire was quickly extinguished with fire damage held to the room of origin.
The unit was not occupied during the incident. Firefighters from Stone Harbor, Rio Grande, West Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest covered the city during the incident. Wildwood Crest Emergency Medical Services (EMS) also staged at Wildwood Fire Headquarters.
Wildwood Police assisted with traffic and crowd control.
No injuries were reported. Damage is estimated at $50,000, resulting in the building being completely shut-down and occupants relocated.
The Wildwood City Fire Department and the Cape May County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated, and determined the fire to be accidental. Units cleared after operating on scene for about an hour and a half.
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