Two-alarm fire destroys Ocean City home; firefighter rescued from porch

Ocean City, New Jersey (WPVI) — A two-alarm fire destroyed a Jersey Shore home Saturday.

It happened around 8:27 a.m. in the 1600 block of West Avenue in Ocean City.

Initial calls to 911 reported that two people were trapped in the house.

Video obtained by Action News showed heavy flames engulfing the building as one firefighter was rescued from the second floor terrace. The firefighter was not injured.

A propane tank valve failed, causing the fire to rapidly increase in size, officials said.

All five occupants of the building were later found alive. One of the residents was taken to an area hospital for examination.

The fire was brought under control around 9:14 a.m.

The American Red Cross is helping displaced people. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.