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Smoky Fire Closes Route 46 Popeyes

Firefighters doused an overnight blaze Thursday at the Popeyes Louisiana Chicken restaurant on westbound Route 46 in Lodi.

The smoky fire broke out in the kitchen of the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on westbound Route 46 in Lodi shortly before 1 a.m. Oct. 19, roughly two hours after closing time.

The smoky fire broke out in the kitchen of the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on westbound Route 46 in Lodi shortly before 1 a.m. Oct. 19, roughly two hours after closing time.

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Firefighters doused the Popeyes blaze on Route 46 in Lodi in just under a half hour.

Firefighters doused the Popeyes blaze on Route 46 in Lodi in just under a half hour.

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The fire was contained to the kitchen at the Popeyes on westbound Route 46 in Lodi.

The fire was contained to the kitchen at the Popeyes on westbound Route 46 in Lodi.

 Photo Credit: Damien Danis for DAILY VOICE
No injuries were reported.

No injuries were reported.

 Photo Credit: Damien Danis for DAILY VOICE
Jerry DeMarco

The smoky fire broke out in the kitchen shortly before 1 a.m. Oct. 19, roughly two hours after closing time.

Firefighters had it under control within a half hour. 

No injuries were reported.

Mutual aid was provided by firefighters from Saddle Brook, Maywood and Rochelle Park.

The County Wide Emergency Response Team provided canteen services.

An official cause wasn't immediately reported. 

It was also too soon to tell how long the fast-food restaurant would be closed.

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