Restaurants & Bars
No Injuries After Fire At Newark Restaurant, Authorities Say
The Newark Department of Public Safety's arson unit is investigating the blaze, authorities said.
NEWARK, NJ — Dozens of firefighters responded to a blaze that started in a Newark restaurant and turned into a two-alarm fire, authorities said Sunday.
The fire took place at 55 William Street, according to the Newark Department of Public Safety. Authorities released the following statement about the incident:
“Just before 5:15 a.m., firefighters responded to the call of a fire at the 2-story commercial building. A second alarm was called at 5:29 a.m., with a total of 70 firefighters responding to the scene. The fire originated in the first floor of Zoodo African American Restaurant and extended to an adjacent store, which was vacant. The fire was considered under control at 6:26 a.m. No injuries have been reported.”
The Newark Department of Public Safety’s arson unit is investigating the cause and origin of the fire, authorities said.
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Newark Firefighters Extinguish 2-Alarm Fire at 55 William Street. No injuries reported. Cause and origin of fire under investigation. https://t.co/3165I1dtyj via @Nextdoor pic.twitter.com/w0NoGT28H7
— Dept. Public Safety (@NewarkNJPolice) October 17, 2021
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