Massive fire erupts at building near start of St Patrick’s Day parade in New York

• A fire erupted at a high-rise building in New York City, near the starting point of the city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.
• Footage showed a significant plume of black smoke originating from a large air conditioning vent on the roof of the building at 6 East 43rd Street.
• Fire crews swiftly responded to the scene, ascending to the roof to combat the blaze, which occurred shortly before the 11 a.m. parade start.
• The fire was brought under control by 11 a.m., with no injuries reported and the building successfully evacuated.
• The incident did not impact the St. Patrick’s Day parade, and the building is owned by Vanbarton Group, which intends to convert it into a residential tower.

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NYC fire crews rush to Midtown high-rise near start of St. Patrick’s Day parade after fire breaks out on roof