The fire at the Thai Food takeout and catering restaurant on West Church Street off Railroad Avenue broke out shortly after 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Firefighters contained the blaze to the small structure, with no injuries reported, according to Mayor Arvin Amatorio.
Amatorio said he met with the owners and "offered the [b]orough's assistance in recovering."
Authorities were trying to officially determine the cause.
MORE: BT Fire Photos (Chris Tompkins)
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