A fire that broke out on the roof of a commercial building in Lakewood Tuesday night triggered evacuations and a significant emergency response.
The blaze erupted at approximately 9:45 p.m. at 945 River Avenue, commonly known as Evergreen Plaza, directly above J2 Pizza South. Authorities said the fire was confined to the roof area and did not spread into the strip mall’s storefronts.
Lakewood firefighters responded quickly, deploying a ladder truck to access the roof and bring the flames under control before they could extend further into the structure.
As a precaution, the plaza was evacuated while crews worked to contain the fire.
Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Lakewood Fire Department, Lakewood Police Department, Chaveirim, and Shomrim, all of whom assisted in managing the incident and ensuring public safety.
The cause of the fire was not immediately known and remains under investigation.
No injuries were immediately reported.
