A large-scale fire broke out in the center of New York

In Manhattan in the center of New York, USA, there was a large fire in an apartment building.

It is reported that the incident occurred on West 139th Street in the elite neighborhood of New York.

Firefighters and employees of emergency services of the city are working at the scene.

According to rescuers, the fire engulfed several floors of the building.

The published footage shows that the flames have already spread to neighboring buildings. Above the place of fire rises thick smoke.

Emergency services have deployed an operation with the participation of 170 specialists and more than 40 units of equipment.

Residents are being evacuated. About the causes of the fire and victims in Manhattan at this time was not reported.