A late evening fire inside a pizza parlor in the city's North Ward is under investigation by fire officials.
Fire broke out at the Denny's Pizzeria located in the 500 block of Broadway (Chester and Broadway) sending firefighters to the scene at around 10:15 p.m. according to reports.
Crews immediately beat down flames to place the fire under control within an hour.
Newark Police provided traffic and safety control as residents and passersby looked on.
A search of the establishment for injured victims came up negative.