MADISON BOROUGH, NJ (Morris County) – A two-alarm fire damaged a Burger King restaurant in Morris County on Tuesday evening.
The fire erupted at around 5:15 p.m., at the Burger King, located at 317 Main Street, in Madison Borough.
An employee called 9-1-1 to report a fire in the broiler and shortly after, a second 9-1-1 call reported visible flames from the roof.
The Madison Fire Department and EMS division arrived minutes later and confirmed the fire within the structure.
A second-alarm was transmitted, bringing additional support from Chatham Borough, Florham Park, and Morristown Fire Departments, as well as Chatham and Florham Park EMS. Chatham Township, East Hanover, and Morris Township Fire Departments covered Madison and the surrounding areas throughout the incident.
The fire, which originated in the kitchen and spread to the roof, was contained by Madison Firefighters to the kitchen area and the roof directly above it. The broiler area, broiler venting system, and roof sustained extensive damage. There was also heavy smoke damage throughout the establishment, officials said.
Representatives from the Westfield Health Department, which services Madison, were on the scene to assess the damage alongside the owner and Burger King representatives.
There were no reported injuries, authorities said.
“I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to the Madison Fire Department and all agencies who responded to the 2nd alarm for their swift and courageous response to the structure fire at Burger King this evening. Your professionalism and dedication ensured the safety of those in and around the building, resulting in minimized damage. I would also like to thank the Madison Police Department and EMS Division for ensuring that the scene was safe, and that traffic continued to flow during the evening rush hour. Thank you all for your exemplary service,” said Madison Borough Mayor Robert H. Conley.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The restaurant will remain closed until deemed suitable by both the Madison Construction Official and the Health Department, officials said.
