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Fire at former school sends smoke into the air

Fire erupts at school building under demolition in Atlantic City, New Jersey
The fire at the former New Jersey Avenue School sent a plume of smoke into the sky that could be seen for miles along the Jersey Shore.
Large fire breaks out at former New Jersey Avenue School building in Atlantic City
Firefighters spent hours battling a massive three-alarm fire that broke out at a former school building in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Friday.
Fire at former school sends smoke into the air in Atlantic City, NJ
A fire at the former New Jersey Avenue School sent smoke into the air in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025.
Atlantic City fire chief: New Jersey Avenue School in demolition, asbestos removed before fire
Firefighters were battling a blaze Friday evening at the old New Jersey Avenue School, which was set to be demolished, an Atlantic City spokesperson confirmed.
Fire engulfs Atlantic City school, no injuries reported
A towering plume of smoke rose over the Jersey Shore Friday evening as flames tore through a long-closed Atlantic City school that was in the process of being demolished. The fire broke out around 6:05 p.
Atlantic City Fire: Blaze Erupts At Former New Jersey Avenue School, Smoke Seen For Miles | Videos
A massive fire broke out Friday at the former New Jersey Avenue school in Atlantic City, sending thick plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky. Videos shared on social media show the smoke towering above buildings and visible from miles away.
Massive fire breaks out at New Jersey Avenue School building in Atlantic City
Fire crews in Atlantic City battled a massive fire at a former school building. This is the old New Jersey Avenue School. It was built in 1925. According to the district, the former school was set to be demolished and made into a new administration building.
Fire erupts at former Atlantic City school
In preparation for New Jersey Avenue School’s demolition, workers pushed all remaining materials inside the building to the middle of its three floors, where they believe the fire started.
Watch: Fire at New Jersey Avenue School in Atlantic City
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