Boat fire on Channel Drive sends heavy smoke over Point Pleasant Beach

Crews contain boat fire in Point Pleasant Beach after smoke seen across area

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – Thick smoke billowed across Point Pleasant Beach Friday afternoon as firefighters rushed to contain a boat fire along Channel Drive, prompting a multi-agency response on both land and water. The blaze, visible from a distance, drew concern from residents and required an upgraded emergency response while crews were still en route.

According to the Point Pleasant Beach Fire Department, the initial call came in during the afternoon hours, with units dispatched to Channel Drive for a reported boat fire. While responding, Chief 4210 upgraded the incide...