At least nine people have been injured in a five-alarm fire this morning in Atlantic City.

Fire chief Scott Evans say fire crews responded just before 8 a-m when fire crews responded to the report of a fire at a South Georgia Avenue rooming house.  

Five people were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. 

Two were seriously injured, according to Evans --- one with burns, the other he says jumped from a second story window.

Four firefighters suffered non life threatening injuries. Officials say at least 76 people have been displaced. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

Photo credit: Atlantic City Mayor's Office

At least nine people have been injured in a five-alarm fire this morning in Atlantic City.
Fire chief Scott Evans say fire crews responded just before 8 a-m when fire crews responded to the report of a fire at a South Georgia Avenue rooming house.  
Five people were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. 
Two were seriously injured, according to Evans --- one with burns, the other he says jumped from a second story window.
Four firefighters suffered non life threatening injuries. Officials say at least 76 people have been displaced. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined.
Photo credit: Atlantic City Mayor's Office

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