Thick smoke is rising into the air as crews work urgently to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading throughout the building

Numerous firefighters and emergency crews are on scene battling a rooftop fire on East 43rd Street in Manhattan, near Grand Central

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The incident is unfolding near St. Patrick’s Day parade activity, drawing significant attention as heavy smoke can reportedly be seen from miles away. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time, and this is still a developing situation.

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