Skyscraper in Hudson Yards was completely evacuated after the building caught fire.
The incident took place in the afternoon on 10 Hudson Yards on West 30th Street. It is not known what was the cause of the fire on the 27th floor of the 55-story office building. According to eyewitnesses, smoke was visible even in the street. Upon arrival, employees of the FDNY, all people who were in the building were evacuated.
The fire was extinguished quickly, the investigation into its causes is ongoing.
It is known that the building 10 Hudson Yards was first discovered in may 2016. This is the first of 5 skyscrapers that make up the complex Hudson Yards, is built on the horizon on the West side of the city. The cost of the project amounted to $ 25 billion. Four more buildings are in the process of construction.
FDNY crews are at the scene of a fire at 10 Hudson Yards. Fire officials say there are no injuries at this time. pic.twitter.com/RNIArdhzCW
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