NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – A fire is burning on the roof of a 44-story luxury apartment building in Hudson Yards, according to the FDNY.
The fire broke out around 11:30 a.m. on 10th Avenue between 35th and 36th streets, an apartment building called The Set, according to the FDNY. The fire was under control by 12:11 p.m., fire officials said.
Multiple videos posted to social media show huge plumes of dark smoke billowing out of the building’s roof. Videos and photos show smoke surrounding multiple high-rise buildings in the area, darkening the sky.
No initial injuries were reported, according to the FDNY. Just under 80 firefighters responded to the fire, according to the FDNY.
The Set's website advertises the building as a mix between "a five-star hotel and luxury residential experience." Studios at the building rent for over $5,000 per month, according to the website.
A spokesperson for the building told PIX11 News the fire started in the mechanical room.
"We are grateful to the FDNY and NYPD for their swift containment of the incident and that no one was injured. The FDNY has since called an 'all clear,' residents have returned to their homes, and neighboring streets have reopened," said a spokesperson for 455 Tenth Avenue.
Emily Rahhal is a digital reporter who has covered New York City since 2023 after reporting in Los Angeles for years. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here.
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