BERKELEY – Flames tore through a Bayville restaurant late March 9, sending firefighters into heavy smoke and fire conditions as crews worked to contain the blaze at Grits and Grace on Atlantic City Boulevard.
Bayville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 was dispatched to the commercial structure fire at 10:06 p.m. at 507 Atlantic City Blvd., where firefighters arrived to find an active fire burning inside the business.
Chief 1700 confirmed a working fire after reaching the scene, established Bayville Command and began directing a multi-agency response. Assistant Chief 1710 was assigned as operations officer as crews moved quickly to attack the fire.
Firefighters pushed into the building with handlines while other crews searched for anyone inside, checked to see whether flames had spread beyond the main fire area and ventilated the structure to release heat and smoke.
Despite the intense conditions, firefighters brought the blaze under control without any reported injuries, according to the department.
Bayville crews operating at the scene included Engine 1731, Rescue 1713, Engine 1741, Ladder 1725, Utility 1724 and Utility 1707.
Mutual aid departments from Manitou Park, Pinewald Pioneer, Pine Beach, Forked River and Lanoka Harbor also responded, helping with fire suppression, manpower and coverage during the incident. Additional support came from county fire coordinators, fire investigators, law enforcement agencies, first aid squads and township officials.
The fire company also thanked Pies Place for donating food and water to first responders during the overnight operation. Officials additionally recognized Senator Carmen Amato and Councilman James Byrnes for their support at the scene.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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