The fire broke out on the first floor of Omar's Kitchen and Bakery located on East 55th Street just after 5 a.m.
Six minor injuries were reported when smoke traveled up through the apartments above the bakery.
Lexington Avenue remained open during the firefighting activity, but there were delays.
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