Fire damages businesses in Toms River, N.J.

TOMS RIVER, N.J. (WABC) -- A multi-alarm fire swept through a number of businesses in Toms River, Ocean County.

Officials say the fire started in a pizzeria on Robbins Street before 12:30 a.m. Friday and spread to neighboring businesses.

12 fire companies responded to the blaze.

At one point, firefighters had to move back as a roof came crashing down.

One firefighter suffered a minor injury.

The blaze was placed under control by 3:30 a.m.

The cause is under investigation.