Belmar Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment building fire just after 10pm on July 5, 2008. The fire at 1000 River Road

Belmar Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment building fire just after 10pm on July 5, 2008. The fire at 1000 River Road, reported in apartment 4D, was so intense that two civilians jumped from the upper floors to escape the heat and smoke.

Belmar Fire Department, along with Avon Fire Department, Spring Lake Fire Department and Wall Fire Company #1 operated on scene.

Over 50 residents suffered injury, with some being transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center including the two civilians who were forced to jump. Numerous first aid squads operated, including Belmar, Avon, Neptune, Neptune City, Wall Township and others.