Fire tears through Kushner condo development in Long Branch as crews respond
Long Branch, NJ – A large fire broke out Thursday at a luxury apartment complex under construction in Long Branch, drawing a major emergency response as flames spread through the multi-building development tied to Kushner Cos. The blaze was reported in the 100 block of Broadway, where crews remained on scene into the afternoon battling the fire.
Update: Fire officials have confirmed the damage.
Police confirmed the incident but released limited details, stating only that officers and firefighters were actively working the scene as of 1 p.m. The scale of the response intensified shortly after noon when additional resources were dispatched from outside the city.
Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of Donald Trump and a former White House advisor, has co-founded Brain Co., a San Francisco-based startup aimed at helping large organizations and governments deploy artificial intelligence. Announced in September 2025 with $30 million in Series A funding, the startup connects Silicon Valley AI capabilities with institutional, industrial, and government needs.
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Major development impacted by blaze
The fire struck a high-profile construction project by Kushner Cos., which spans both sides of Broadway and is nearing completion. The development includes 299 residential units along with plans for a Superfresh grocery store and a café, representing an estimated $130 million investment.
Key Points
- Fire broke out Thursday at a Kushner Cos. apartment project in Long Branch
- Ocean County task force deployed engines and ladder trucks to assist local crews
- No injuries reported as officials assess damage to the $130 million development
Emergency response and investigation ongoing
The project, which broke ground last March, has been a significant redevelopment effort in the area, bringing new housing and retail space to the Broadway corridor. Officials have not yet released information on the cause of the fire or the extent of structural damage.
Fire crews remained on site into the afternoon as containment efforts continued and investigators prepared to examine the scene.
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