Vandals Set Fire to Atlantic City, NJ County Office Building

Atlantic County, New Jersey Executive Dennis Levinson announced that a fire was set by vandals in the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Levinson confirmed that the fire has caused significant damage to one of the entrances of the Atlantic County office building, located at 1333 Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

There have been three fires set within the past week, with today’s being the most damaging.

"We have cameras on our buildings and we are reviewing the videotapes in consultation with the county's Department of Public Safety, Fire Marshal and the County Prosecutor. We have our suspicions as to who is responsible. The fires appear to be deliberate acts of arson,” said Levinson.

According to Levinson,

The damage has forced the closing of the Bacharach Boulevard employee entrance to the building until further notice. Employees and customers must use the entrance on Atlantic Avenue.

"We have a duty to protect the safety of our employees, our customers, and our properties. We will investigate and prosecute so these unlawful acts do not go unpunished,” said Levinson.

Here’s a look at today’s damage:

SOURCE: Linda Gilmore, Atlantic County Chief of Staff & Public Information Officer.