Large, smoky fire temporarily closes Edison, NJ diner
The Menlo Park Diner on Route 1 in Edison is temporarily closed after a kitchen fire Saturday night.
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The Menlo Park Diner on Route 1 in Edison is temporarily closed after a kitchen fire Saturday night.
The Menlo Park Diner on Route 1 in Edison is temporarily closed after a kitchen fire Saturday night.
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