Fire breaks out on Midtown Manhattan skyscraper roof, smoke fills NYC skies

A large fire erupted on the roof of a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper, creating thick smoke visible across New York City. The fire was first spotted from The Set, a luxury apartment building in Hudson Yards. Firefighters arrived at the scene near 10th Avenue and West 35th Street shortly before noon. The fire is believed to have started in a mechanical room on the roof. Around 80 firefighters are working to control the blaze. There have been no reports of injuries or fatalities. Social media is filled with images of the fire, capturing the attention of many New Yorkers.