Atlantic City, NJ, House Fire — Multiple People Displaced [Photos]

This is a BREAKING NEWS, first report.

8:00 p.m. Update

It turns out that the Atlantic City professional firefighters were actually fighting two different fires simultaneously.

1807 Mississippi Avenue & 23 North Morris Avenue.

We have confirmed that there was a full recall of all members. Both fires are extinguished and under control. 3 different towns providing mutual aide

Below is our original report:

We have learned that there is a substantial house fire Atlantic City, New Jersey on Friday, February 20, 2026. The fire began at approximately 4:30 p.m.

It Is Now A 2nd Alarm Fire

The Fire is at a home, located at 1807 North Mississippi Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Ron Bailey — Atlantic City Board of Education Member

Ron Bailey is our source and he was on the scene of the fire during the 5:00 p.m. hour in real time.

Ron Bailey is a demonstrated community leader … who has often directly responded to emergencies throughout Atlantic City … just like today.

Multiple People Have Been Displaced

Ron Bailey has confirmed this and it should come as no surprise when you see these two Ron Bailey photos directly below:

The Atlantic City Professional Firefighters

These fine public safety officers do an outstanding job and they are respected by all of their peers throughout the state of New Jersey for their excellence… In the performance of their hazardous duties.

Below, are more Ron  Bailey photos from other recent fires in Atlantic City.