SOUTH HACKENSACK, N.J. - Authorities say a motel guest, two firefighters and two police officers were injured in a northern New Jersey fire.

The blaze at the Super 8 in South Hackensack broke out around 7:15 a.m. Tuesday and spread to several rooms on the second floor. It took firefighters about an hour to get the fire under control.

One guest suffered burns, authorities told The Record of Woodland Park.

Police evacuated the building - and two officers were treated for smoke inhalation.

One firefighter slipped and another was treated for exhaustion.

Authorities were not sure how severe the injuries were.

Remaining guests were moved to a nearby hotel.

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Information from: The Record, http://www.northjersey.com

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