ATLANTIC CITY - Crews are at the scene of a fire that broke out at the New Jersey Avenue School in Atlantic City Friday. According to reports, the fire started around 6:00 p.m. at the school located ...

A fire at the former New Jersey Avenue School sent smoke into the air in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025.

Firefighters are responding to a massive fire that broke out at a former school building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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.