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In the wake of a string of recent fires that damaged the iconic Boardwalk — one started by a campfire that killed a homeless man — resort leaders vowed Friday to find ways to prevent more homeless encampments from popping up.

In the wake of a string of recent fires that damaged the iconic Boardwalk — one started by a campfire that killed a homeless man — resort leaders vowed Friday to find ways to prevent more homeless encampments from popping up.

Atlantic City firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a fire Saturday morning at the ramp and walkway onto the Boardwalk at St. James Place.

A fire along the Atlantic City Boardwalk at an adjacent pier Thursday evening claimed the life of a 67-year-old man.

A fire along the Atlantic City Boardwalk at an adjacent pier Thursday evening claimed the life of a 67-year-old man.

A fire along the Atlantic City Boardwalk at an adjacent pier Thursday evening claimed the life of a 67-year-old man.

A fire along the Atlantic City Boardwalk at an adjacent pier Thursday evening claimed the life of a 67-year-old man.

Over 50 firefighters battled the fire that started after 7 p.m. that sent thick black smoke into the air over the boardwalk.

A fire along the Atlantic City Boardwalk at an adjacent pier Thursday evening claimed the life of a 67-year-old man.

Over 50 firefighters battled the fire that started after 7 p.m. that sent thick black smoke into the air over the boardwalk.