Morristown Chinese Restaurant Facing Hurdles After Fire

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Only a week before the Chinese New Year, a three-alarm fire struck Lin's Palace. Now the Chinese and Taiwanese restaurant is trying to pick up the pieces.

The fire was discovered inside a second-floor apartment above the restaurant, according to Morristown officials. A third alarm was struck for additional firefighters from surrounding towns such as Morris Township, Morris Plains and Madison.

Interior crews quickly knocked down the Speedwell Avenue fire, but the blaze damaged the restaurant and apartments above.

Jing Chen, a friend of the family who owns Ling Palace, started a GoFundMe to help.

"Always providing a great dining experience, Lin’s has lots of hearts and personality," Chen wrote. "John and Alice, the couple who runs the place with brother as the main chef, have so much pride serving the authentic delicious meals. They always welcome you with smiles and treat you like family upon returns."

The page has raised $1,225 as of Monday morning with a goal of reaching $2,000. Click here to donate.

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