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Firm to Get $4.7M to Clean Up New Jersey Boardwalk Fire

Two New Jersey shore towns affected by a massive fire that destroyed parts of their boardwalks and dozens of businesses last month have jointly hired a contractor to do demolition and cleanup work. Seaside Park and Seaside Heights officials agreed …

New Jersey Boardwalk Fire Linked to Sandy-Damaged Wiring

The massive fire that destroyed part of a Jersey shore boardwalk and dozens of businesses began accidentally in wiring damaged in Superstorm Sandy, and should prompt coastal property owners to inspect their own equipment for similar danger, officials said Tuesday. …

New Jersey to Use Sandy Money for Boardwalk Fire Cleanup

New Jersey will use Superstorm Sandy-recovery money to pay for debris removal at the scene of last week’s boardwalk fire in Seaside Park and Seaside Heights. Gov. Chris Christie’s administration said it hopes the extra aid will speed the rebuilding. …