The ownership of the Westmont Diner in Camden County say a kitchen fire forced them to close the restuarant.
Fire forced New Jersey's Westmont Diner to close for at least 'a couple of weeks'
"We’re heartbroken to share that our diner will be closed until further notice due to a fire."
That's what the ownership of Camden County's popular Westmont Diner posted to their Facebook page early on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
The fire broke out just after 1:20 a.m. at the diner in Haddon Township, West Mont Fire Company Chief Daniel Devitt said.
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Haddon Township police officers first arrived on the scene to see flames coming from the roof, Devitt said. Firefighters arrived minutes later and got the blaze under control in less than 20 minutes.
Photos shared by "Christos & The Westmont Diner Team" show firefighters on the roof of the diner overnight. Images taken by an NBC10 photojournalist showed damage to the roof.
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The diner said no one was hurt, but that the damage -- which appeared to be contained to the kitchen -- "requires us to pause operations while we assess and make repairs." Firefighters also said the blaze appeared to have been contained to the kitchen and the roof above it.
A red notice posted on the door noted the kitchen being the reason for the closure.
"We appreciate your support, patience, and understanding during this difficult time," the diner wrote.
The ownership of the Westmont Diner said they hoped the closure would only last "for a couple of weeks, but it could be longer."
"We’ll keep you updated as we work toward reopening and can’t wait to welcome you back when the time comes," ownership wrote.
The cause of the fire remained under investigation, firefighters said.
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