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February 24, 2025Early Morning Blaze Causes Damage at Ocean County Motel
Early Morning Blaze Causes Damage at Ocean County Motel
An early-morning fire at the Shore Points Motel in Point Pleasant Beach left one person hurt and several others homeless, according to the police.
According to Point Pleasant Beach police, the fire was reported at 3:06 a.m. on Sunday.
As they passed the motel on Broadway, three off-duty Point Pleasant Beach officers noticed smoke and fire. They started to evacuate the motel rooms, removing the residents and transferring them to safety, according to police on Sunday afternoon.
While the rest of the motel was evacuated, the on-duty police made an effort to put out the fire, but they were unable to do much, according to the police.
According to police, one person was taken to the hospital as a precaution after receiving minor medical attention from the Point Pleasant First Aid and Emergency Squad.
The fire was extinguished by the arrival of Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company 2 and Ocean Fire Company.
According to the fire departments, firefighters helped with victim searches and motel ventilation by pulling a hose to direct water onto the burned-out motel room.
Mutual aid was provided by Laurelton Fire Company 1, Brielle Fire Company, South Wall Fire and Rescue, Bay Head Fire Company 1, and Point Pleasant Fire Department Station 75.
The Point Pleasant Beach Fire Official's Office is investigating the fire.
