The blaze ignited at Speed Auto Body on Rennie Place off Union Street shortly after the shop closed at 5 p.m.
It quickly went to two alarms, but firefighters had it knocked down in a little over 20 minutes, preventing further damage. The fire was officially declared under control about an hour after the call came in.
No injuries were reported.
Mutual aid was provided, at the scene or in coverage, by firefighters from Garfield, Hackensack, Hasbrouck Heights, Rochelle Park, Saddle Brook and Wallington.
County Wide Emergency Services provided a canteen.
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