Black smoke boiled into the air as orange flames leapt beneath the Resorts sign. and was driven by strong winds, Evans said. The fire burst through the boardwalk’s slats at around 4 p.m. Two restaurants near the fire were temporarily closed and hoped to reopen later Wednesday, Fire Chief Scott Evans and Resorts President Mark Giannantonio said. But no one was injured and the facility was able to remain open, authorities said.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., (AP) - A fire broke out under the wooden Atlantic City Boardwalk on Wednesday right in front of the entrance to Resorts casino, melting part of its facade and burning the doors.
