Working Fire in Chinese Take Out Restaurant

Photo by Marty PeltaFront view of fire building

Photo by Marty PeltaFirefighters checking roof area for any extension

Photo by Marty PeltaChecking the kitchen area for any further hot spots or extension

Photo by Marty PeltaEx Chief Tom Carney at the operations center control board.
Oct 5, 2025 approximately 530pm- The Fair Lawn Fire Dept., under the command of Chief Ralph Rinaldo responded to the report of a fire at the Great Wall Chinese Restaurant. On arrival, units found a working fire in the wall, behind one of the stoves in the kitchen. There was extensive damage to the kitchen area, but the fire was contained to the kitchen, with no extension the the roof. There were no injuries, and units were back in service in approximately one hour.