Fire Breaks Out At Deli In South Jersey

MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ — A commercial building caught fire Thursday on the Black Horse Pike as smoke rose from a deli in Gloucester County.

The fire was reported Thursday morning at a one-story commercial strip in Monroe Township.

Photos posted by the Williamstown Fire Department show smoke coming from Sal's Deli.

One minor burn injury was reported, according to the Gloucester County Office of Emergency Management.

The fire was brought under control.

Sal's Deli is in the middle of the strip mall, which also has a Papa John's and a beauty salon. It wasn't immediately clear how much the fire damaged or whether it impacted any businesses besides the deli.

Patch contacted local officials and Sal's Deli but didn't immediately get any response.

The building is located at 1180 N Black Horse Pike.

Black Horse Pike North was temporarily closed during the morning rush hour because of the fire.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.