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[They CallMe MRWILKES]

Fire in midtown high rise office building,  East 43rd just off Fifth.

This is near the starting point of today's parade route.

[They CallMe MRWILKES]

The cause is reportedly stored diesel fuel for a backup generator. 

[RedTop]

Diesel explains the heavy black smoke and intensity of that fire!  

[They CallMe MRWILKES]

The NYFD successfully put out  the fire!

The building was not currently occupied and there were a few minor injuries sustained by essential workers said to be smoke related.

Fortunately not serious, but frightening for New Yorkers of what can occur in a high rise situation.

It's a former office building sold due to post-pandemic very low occupancy being converted to residential apartment units.   Construction is just underway and workers on site safely evacuated. 

What a great location to live, just steps from Grand Central!

[Blondie59]

I was going to ask if any NYers are watching the parade on TV today,  The sky is so blues, but the wind is really making things interesting.  I hope no casualties from the fire or the smoke?

[I am still oxox]

At one point in my career I worked 43rd bwtween 5th and 6th

[cindyNC]

How awful.  Hope all are safe. 

[newjersey]

I saw this earlier on WPIX Channel 11 here in the New York/New Jersey area.    Hopefully everyone is ok.

[Estellee]

Must have been Deja vu  for people that live in the city.

[I am still oxox]

I am not exactly sure which building this is but I think I might have worked in it for a short time at one point in my career