A construction crane collapsed and caught fire in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York City on Wednesday, prompting firefighters to respond to the scene; one firefighter has been injured.
From Fox News:
New York City authorities are warning the public to avoid the area of a Manhattan crane collapse Wednesday morning as users on social media are sharing videos and images of the construction crane on fire.
“Due to a crane collapse, please avoid the area of 10th Avenue and 11th Avenue from West 41 Street to West 42 Street,” the New York City Police Department said in a tweet.
The incident has left one civilian and one firefighter injured, according to the New York City Fire Department, which added that it is “actively working to put the fire out.”
The fire has since grown to be a five-alarm blaze, police say.
The source of the fire is not immediately clear.
Radio chatter from first responders indicate that they are having trouble reaching the fire as there is not enough pressure to hose.
FDNY units are currently operating at a crane collapse and fire at 550 Tenth Avenue in Manhattan. pic.twitter.com/AvzlymMEtp
— FDNY (@FDNY) July 26, 2023
Crane fire & collapse near 41st and 10th in Manhattan. Avoid the area. Praying everyone is OK. pic.twitter.com/ORbtIVoxrj
— Justin Brannan (@JustinBrannan) July 26, 2023
This story is developing…
Just in: A video shows the crane engulfed in flames before falling to the ground and hitting a nearby building.https://t.co/bDOEm8R00e
— FOX 28 Columbus (@fox28columbus) July 26, 2023
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