Overview
- The fire began just before 10 a.m. on East 43rd Street between Fifth and Madison in Midtown Manhattan.
- Multiple FDNY units remain on scene working to contain the flames and prevent spread to adjacent buildings.
- No injuries have been reported, and precautionary evacuations and structural assessments continue.
- Officials warned of street closures, transit interruptions and heavy traffic near Grand Central and along Fifth Avenue.
- The incident occurred next to the parade route that stepped off at 11 a.m. from 44th Street and is drawing large crowds.