ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A man died in a fire under an Atlantic City pier near a homeless encampment, authorities said.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said Friday that Bruce Eder, 67, died in a fire that began Thursday evening under the Central Pier at the boardwalk and Tennessee Avenue.
Fire Chief Scott Evans said Eder was believed to be homeless, and the prosecutor’s office said he appeared to be sleeping when the fire broke out. An autopsy was to be performed to determine his cause of death.
“This was an unfortunate tragedy,” Evans said. “We have dealings with encampments under the pier and boardwalk almost on a daily basis. This is an area known to be used by the homeless.”
The prosecutor’s office said “a small homeless encampment was observed in the area of the fire,’' adding a small campfire had been set near where Eder’s body was found.
Sweden beats France, Britain relegated after losing to Norway at hockey worlds
Khloe Kardashian surprises her daughter True, 6, with second cat as a birthday gift
Culture, history and golden beaches to rival those in the Caribbean
Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets Department becomes Spotify's most
Supreme Court rejects an appeal from a Canadian man once held at Guantanamo
Colleges nationwide turn to police to quell pro
Lithuanian soprano Asmik Grigorian makes belated Metropolitan Opera debut as Madame Butterfly
Connor Wong homers twice, Rafael Devers connects for solo shot as Red Sox hammer Guardians 8
Verona confirms Serie A status for another year after beating Salernitana
AP PHOTOS: Russian kids ride sticks with a horse's head in hobby horsing competition
With Djokovic awaiting the winner, Murray trails Hanfmann at rain
The surprising foods that cause foul