Fire Erupts At East Harlem Public Housing Complex Friday: FDNY

HARLEM, NY - A fire erupted at an East Harlem public housing complex early Friday morning, authorities said.

The blaze at the NYCHA Wagner Houses was reported on the third floor of 70 Paladino Ave. between East 121st and East 122nd streets about 6:50 a.m., fire officials said.

12 units, including 60 fire personnel and medics, arrived at the scene. No injuries were reported, officials said.

The fire, apparently caused by lithium ion batteries, was deemed under control about 7:47 a.m., officials said.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.