UPDATE: Saddle Brook's Metro Bagels Closed Following Fire

SADDLE BROOK, NJ — A fire broke out at Metro Bagels & Deli on Route 46 early Thursday morning, police said.

Authorities received 911 calls about the blaze at about 1 a.m.; callers reported smoke was coming out of the business' front entrance, said Chief Robert Kugler.

Heavy smoke came out of the roof and the front window, which was blown out, Kugler said.

Saddle Brook firefighters quickly extinguished the fire within minutes of arriving at the restaurant, the chief said.

Metro Bagels will be closed. Police detectives and the Arson Squad, composed of Saddle Brook firefighters and police officers were at the scene and evaluating the damage, Kugler said.

A preliminary assessment by the fire department appeared to show that the fire was caused by an electrical malfunction. There were no reported injuries, the chief said.

"The quick response and professional firefighting ability of our volunteer fire department members not only saved the building from total loss, but undoubtedly saved the lives of sleeping residents who were directly adjacent to the building on fire," Kugler said. "I can't praise enough our volunteers who are always there and are ready at a moments notice to protect and save property and life."

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