Atlantic City, NJ, School Fire Took 15 Hours To Control [Photos] Update

Atlantic City, New Jersey Board of Education Member Ron Bailey has provided us with a significant update regarding last night’s 3-Alarm fire.

We broke this story first in real time during the 6:00 p.m  hour last night.

If you missed our breaking news coverage, here is a link to catch-up.

Read More: Old Atlantic City, New Jersey Avenue School Is On Fire [Photos]

Atlantic City, New Jersey Fire Department

It took the Atlantic City Professional Firefighters a full 15 hours to bring the massive structure fire under control at the Old New Jersey Avenue School.

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Bailey Is on The Fire Scene

Bailey exclusively told us that:

The Chief declared the fire under control around 9:00 a.m. this morning demolition company just arrived at the site they're waiting for Atlantic City electric to secure some power lines and then sounds like they're going to try to start beginning demolition to assist the fire department getting to the center of the school where they're still some fire burning, said Bailey.

Bailey Confirms Where The Fire Appears To Have Originated

The fire was in the center of the building which is a courtyard where they had put all the stuff that was left from when it was a school … so the fire department was having gaining access to where the fire was, said Bailey.

Exclusive Terri Hudson Photos In Real Time Last Night

Thank you to Terri for sending these revealing photos to us (See below).

Terri’s photos were taken from a boat, the most unique angle yet to view the fire.

This remains a developing story.

We’ll provide updates as warranted.

SOURCE: Ron Bailey, Atlantic City Board of Education Member & Terri Hudson photos.