BREAKING: Intense House Fire Rips Through Ocean City, NJ Home

BREAKING: Fire Engulfs OCNJ Home Near 16th and West Ave.

Here’s what we know (LAST UPDATED 2:00PM EST):

• Thanks to the swift response of the Ocean City Fire Department, the blaze was quickly brought under control.

• As of 9:15 AM, there were no reported injuries.

• 12:50PM: Five women were inside the home when the fire occurred, and all have been reported safe. Unfortunately, they have lost all of their belongings.

• 1:20PM: Donations for women’s clothes & shoes are being collected by Emily Nicole Garber, you can find her post linked here and contact her directly.

• 2:00PM: There is now a GoFundMe link. All donations will be split evenly among the five women.

NOTE: Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this morning's fire. We’re grateful to the Ocean City Fire Department for their rapid response and dedication to keeping our community safe. We'll continue to share updates as we receive them, and we’re here to support those impacted.