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BJ’s Roof Collapse Floods Ocean Township Store, No Injuries

7/7/2026

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A roof segment collapsed at the BJ’s Wholesale Club on Route 35 in Ocean Township, NJ, flooding the store with roughly a foot of water.
About 20% of the roof gave way with 27 people inside and no injuries reported.
Police, sheriff’s deputies, search-and-rescue K-9 teams and drones evacuated the building and confirmed all occupants left safely.
Authorities warned motorists to avoid Route 35, Park Avenue and Deal Road.

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Story summary

A roof segment collapsed at the BJ’s Wholesale Club on Route 35 in Ocean Township, NJ, flooding the store with roughly a foot of water.
About 20% of the roof gave way with 27 people inside and no injuries reported.
Police, sheriff’s deputies, search-and-rescue K-9 teams and drones evacuated the building and confirmed all occupants left safely.
Authorities warned motorists to avoid Route 35, Park Avenue and Deal Road.