Firefighters fought a large fire in the early hours of Saturday as flames ripped through the top two floors of a high-rise apartment building in New York City. The four-alarm fire started after midnight in the Bronx, quickly spreading to multiple units within the 17-story building, as reported by the New York City Fire Department.
Over 200 firefighters and emergency personnel rushed to the location as thick smoke billowed from the structure and flames illuminated the night sky. Startling videos circulating on social media captured the fire consuming sections of the upper levels, with massive smoke plumes ascending above the tower.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, and authorities mentioned it was too premature to confirm any injuries. Emergency services continued their presence on-site as crews endeavored to contain the blaze and secure the building.