Lodi's bravest had to open the truss roof to get to the source of the fire, which broke out at J & J Tires & Wheels on Union Street around 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1.
They had it knocked down within 45 minutes.
A firefighter was treated for a minor injury in the two-alarm blaze, which went to three bells for manpower.
Mutual aid responders at the scene or in coverage included firefighters from Garfield, Little Ferry, Lodi, Rochelle Park, Saddle Brook, Wallington and Wood-Ridge.
County Wide Emergency Services provided a canteen.
The building is in front of Speed Auto Body on Rennie Place, where another fire was doused on Aug. 5.
SEE: Fire At Lodi Auto Body Shop Quickly Doused
Authorities were investigating the cause of Thursday's fire.
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