Multi-Alarm Fire Erupts at Brighton Towers in Atlantic City

Photo by Atlantic City Professional Firefighters NJ FMBA Local 8Fire crews respond to a multi-alarm structure fire at Brighton Towers in Atlantic City on Jan. 14, 2026, as officials advise the public to avoid the area.
January 14, 2026 — Crews from Atlantic City Professional Firefighters NJ FMBA Local 8 were dispatched to a multi-alarm structure fire Wednesday as flames broke out at Brighton Towers. Firefighters worked aggressively to contain the blaze while additional resources were requested due to the scale of the incident. Authorities urged the public to avoid the surrounding area as operations continued, citing safety concerns and ongoing emergency response activity. No immediate information was released regarding injuries or the cause of the fire, and updates were expected as crews remained on scene.