A fireplace in midtown Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon drew a big response from the FDNY.
Metropolis emergency administration officers warned of visitors delays and highway closures within the space of sixth Avenue and West 53rd Road.
The FDNY stated it acquired a report of a hearth in a high-rise lodge round 4:51 p.m.
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It is unclear how the fireplace began or if there are any accidents.
Firefighters are working to place out a fireplace close to sixth Avenue and West 53rd Road that despatched smoke into the air.