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.
But no one was injured and the facility was able to remain open, authorities said.
Two restaurants near the fire were temporarily closed and hoped to reopen later Wednesday, Fire Chief Scott Evans and Resorts President Mark Giannantonio said.
Black smoke boiled into the air as orange flames leapt beneath the Resorts sign.
The casino was accessible through a secondary Boardwalk entrance as well as side entrances near parking areas, Giannantonio said.
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