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Small fire damages Boardwalk in Atlantic City

The fire under the Boardwalk at New Jersey Avenue was reported around 5:40 p.m. and placed under conrtol about 50 minutes later.

Firefighters respond to a fire under the Boardwalk in Atlantic City on Friday evening.
Firefighters respond to a fire under the Boardwalk in Atlantic City on Friday evening.Read moreAtlantic City

A debris fire on a frigid Friday evening damaged a small section of the Atlantic City Boardwalk, officials said.

The fire was spotted around 5:40 p.m. under the Boardwalk at New Jersey Avenue by Atlantic City police officers.

The Atlantic City Fire Department responded and was able to place the blaze under control around 6:30 p.m.

Atlantic City officials said one firefighter was treated for a minor injury.

Officials said the burnt section of the Boardwalk will need to be replaced.