Fire Closes Sports Bar Until Further Notice In Burlington Co.

MEDFORD, NJ — A Burlington County restaurant is closed until further notice after a fire on Thursday morning.

Authorities responded to Ott's in Medford when the restaurant's fire alarm went off just before 7:30 a.m.

First responders found smoke rising from the rear of the building and upgraded the incident to a two-alarm response.

The blaze was quickly controlled, and no injuries were reported, police said.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Ott's Medford is working to determine a reopening date, the restaurant announced Thursday on social media.

The fire emerged hours before the restaurant's scheduled 11 a.m. opening, according to the business's posted hours.

Ott's, a family-friendly sports bar, has several South Jersey locations.

The Medford restaurant is located at 656 Stokes Rd.