Officials say the fire started
around 4 p.m. at 433 Piaget Ave. near Route 46.
Clifton fire officials say fire
departments from several towns helped battle the blaze. Chief Frank Prezioso
says there were some issues with the water supply while fighting the fire. Nearby buildings were
evacuated as a precaution.
The fire
had Route 46 shut down for hours Wednesday. According to Prezioso, the flames tore through several
buildings, destroying four businesses and the four apartments
above them.
The
building houses two restaurants -- Aurora Ristorante and Zen Sushi, as well as two other
businesses, The Smoke Shop and Epic Cuts, as well as the four upstairs
apartments.
There were no injuries to report.
The cause
of the fire is unknown at this time.