Summary:
A fire on a SoHo rooftop sent smoke visible across the entire NYC skyline.
The FDNY responded swiftly, extinguishing the flames by 4 p.m.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by fire marshals.
The incident caused significant travel delays in the area.
SoHo Rooftop Fire: Smoke Visible Across NYC
<img src="https://media.nbcnewyork.com/2024/11/SoHo-fire.jpg?quality=85&strip=all&resize=850%2C478" alt="SoHo Fire">A fire erupted on the rooftop of a Manhattan building at Broadway and Broome Street in SoHo around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The FDNY responded quickly, and the flames were extinguished around 4 p.m.
Dramatic smoke plumes were visible across the city skyline, prompting the FDNY to advise people to avoid the area and expect travel delays.
Acting Deputy Chief Jarrod Garritano praised the firefighters' swift action, noting the use of drones to assess the situation. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by fire marshals. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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