Storm-induced Roof Collapse Traps Shoppers at NJ Bj’s Store
WHO:
Fox News - Monmouth County Sheriff's Office responded to the incident.
Fox News - Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden praised first responders.
Fox News - Ocean Township Police Chief Michael Sorrentino urged residents to avoid the area.
WHAT:
CBS News - New Jersey experienced powerful back-to-back thunderstorms that caused flooding and structural damage, including the roof collapse at the BJ's Wholesale Club.
Fox News - No injuries were reported following the roof collapse at the BJ's Wholesale Club.
Fox News - Shocking video showed shoppers looking at grocery items just seconds before the roof collapsed, causing water to rush into the store.
Fox News - A partial roof collapse occurred at a BJ's Wholesale Club.
Fox News - 27 people were inside the building at the time of the incident.
Fox News - Two people were partially entrapped in the debris but managed to escape.
NBC News - The roof collapse was caused by heavy rains.
WHERE:
Fox News - The incident took place at a BJ's Wholesale Club on Route 35 in Ocean Township, New Jersey.
WHEN:
Fox News - The roof collapse occurred just after 11:15 a.m. local time.
WHY:
NBC News - The roof collapse was attributed to severe storms and heavy rains in the area.
HOW:
Fox News - Emergency teams conducted primary and secondary searches of the building to ensure it was clear.
Fox News - Emergency teams deployed specialized rescue units and conducted primary and secondary searches of the building.
Fox News - An interior drone was used to search the structurally compromised building, along with K-9 teams from New Jersey Urban Search and Rescue (USAR).
(UPDATED July 7, 2026 01:34 UTC)
New Jersey has been hit by powerful back-to-back thunderstorms that have led to significant flooding and structural damage across the state. One of the most notable incidents occurred when the roof of a BJ's Wholesale Club collapsed due to the severe weather. Emergency services are currently responding to the aftermath of these storms to assess the damage and assist those affected.
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(UPDATED July 6, 2026 23:20 UTC)
A roof collapse at the BJ's Wholesale Club sent shoppers scrambling, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. Shocking video captured the moments just before the incident, showing customers browsing grocery items as water rushed into the store. Emergency teams quickly responded, conducting thorough searches of the building to ensure everyone was safe.
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(UPDATED July 6, 2026 21:24 UTC)
A partial roof collapse at a BJ's Wholesale Club on Route 35 in Ocean Township, New Jersey, occurred just after 11:15 a.m. local time, with 27 people inside at the time. Two individuals were partially entrapped in the debris but were able to escape, while emergency teams, including specialized rescue units and K-9 teams, conducted thorough searches of the building using an interior drone. Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden praised the first responders, and Ocean Township Police Chief Michael Sorrentino urged residents to avoid the area due to the severe storms and heavy rains that caused the incident.