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Dramatic footage of a fire in downtown New York: Firefighters battle flames ahead of a major parade
A major fire broke out on Tuesday morning in a skyscraper in Manhattan, just before the start of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York, authorities announced.
TL;DR
- Emergency services were dispatched to a building near East 43rd Street and Madison Avenue.
- Large amounts of black smoke were seen emanating from the building's roof.
- Footage showed flames erupting from the top of the tall structure.
- The fire caused traffic delays, street closures, and public transport disruptions.