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Firefighters are battling a large fire in Manhattan, Sunday morning.
The FDNY is on scene at 763 9th Avenue near 51 Street, with heavy fire in a large building.,
The FDNY transmitted the 4th Alarm not long after arriving at location.
According to the Office Of Emergency management, the fire is located in the basement of a 4 story mixed residential and commercial building.
There are no injuries reported at this time.
Resident should expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area.
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene advises avoiding smoke exposure from structural fires by closing windows while indoors and reducing outdoor activity where smoke is present.
People with heart or breathing conditions such as asthma may be more sensitive and should seek immediate medical attention if they experience a worsening of their condition, shortness of breath, or chest pains.
(Dov Gordon – YWN)
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