UPDATE: Seaside Business Owners Take To Facebook To Thank Fire Crews, First Responders

Numerous businesses took to their Facebook pages this morning to update concerned readers about their businesses.

People affiliated with the Sawmill Café on the Seaside boardwalk took to Facebook this morning to thank the firefighters and first responders for their efforts in battling the Funtown Park fire.

"Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to all of our neighbors and family business owners in Seaside Park and Seaside Heights during this very difficult time," someone wrote on their Facebook page.

"We thank all of the courageous firefighters and first responders for putting up such a heroic late yesterday, throughout the night and still standing watch today."

"The Sawmill is a huge family of all of our employees and all of our customers for many many years. Thank you for all your thoughts prayers and support through this horrible event," their Facebook status said.

Marucas Pizza, who rebuilt their business from Sandy in time for this summer season wrote: "Hello all, as many of you may have heard or seen first hand, our building has been completely destroyed by the fire. Although this yet another vast setback, we will push even harder to return. We will be back! Once again we would like to thank and pray for the first responders and firemen who worked hard and risked their lives for the safety of others."

Those affiliated with the Beachcomber bar and grill wrote: "First and foremost, our hearts go out to all of our neighbors and fellow business owners in Seaside Park and Seaside Heights during this difficult time. We thank all of the courageous fire fighters and first responders for putting up such a strong fight today. As the devastating fires are beginning to be contained, it is with regret to inform you some of our building and much of our hearts have sustained damage. But the Beachcomber is much more than just a building; it is the spirit of our family, our friends, our employees, our bands and mostly our loyal customers throughout the years. Thank all of you for your prayers and support through this horrific event. Although no specific reports can be given right now...know that we will be back, the sun will rise tomorrow and the future is bright."

The Carousel Arcade had one line as their Facebook status update: "Sorry to Say the carousel arcade was destroyed by the fire. We are all very heartbroken."