WILDWOOD – The Windward Motel burned for an hour and a half after a welding accident June 14. Authorities said a mistake on the second floor started the blaze, which led to a heavy fire in the open space between the ceiling and roof that extends the length of the building.
Firefighters were called to the scene at 11:28 a.m. Wildwood Fire Department Chief Ernie Troiano III immediately called for assistance from others. Off-duty Wildwood firefighters came, as well as departments from Wildwood Crest, Rio Grande, and Stone Harbor. As the scope of the fire became apparent, even more departments were called from Villas, Erma, Cape May, and Ocean View.
Firefighters put a ‘trench cut’ in the roof, a firefighting strategy that successfully contained the blaze to a single wing of the motel.
Authorities said there were no injuries and that damages are estimated at $500,000.
The scene was cleared by fire officials around 3 p.m.
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