Massive 4-Alarm Fire Breaks Out In Harlem, FDNY Says

HARLEM, NY — A four-alarm fire erupted in a stretch of buildings in Harlem on Wednesday night, New York City Fire Department officials said.

The fire started at a building in a five-story building at 108 West 139th St., near Lenox Avenue, at 8:57 p.m., the FDNY said. The fire has spread from the first three floors to 106 West 139th St.

More than 170 firefighters and emergency workers have responded to the blaze, the FDNY said.

The fire was put out as of 12:48 a.m. Thursday. The FDNY posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing black plumes of smoke rising from the building.

The New York City Department of Emergency Management said that neighbors in the surrounding area should expect smoke and traffic delays, and should close all windows.

Four firefighters were injured in the fire, the FDNY said.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the FDNY.

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