Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York

Commercial Hi-Rise Fire Closes Stretch Of 3rd Ave.

CBS 2

NEW YORK (CBS) - The FDNY is battling an early morning 2-alarm fire at 747 3rd Avenue. The blaze started around 5:50 a.m. in the 38-story commercial building.

3rd Avenue northbound between 44th and 47th Street has been closed as a result of the blaze, as officials border off the area to allow for fire department access.

Fire officials tell CBS 2 HD no injuries have been reported and the fire is being contained.

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