Crime & Safety

Fire Forces Road Closure In Lakewood: Report

The fire is in a store on Clifton Avenue, according to reports.

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A fire is burning in at least one store in downtown Lakewood Wednesday morning, according to reports.

The Lakewood Scoop is reporting the fire is at a shop on Clifton Avenue between Third and Fourth streets.

Fireground Buff, a Twitter account that follows fire scanner calls, referred to it simply as a two-alarm structure fire.

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The Scoop reported the fire has forced authorities to close Clifton Avenue in the area.

This is a breaking news report and will be updated as additional information becomes available.

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