Trump Tower Fire: President Says Flames Seen Billowing From 5th Avenue Building Are Now Out
Updated | A fire broke out on one of the top floors of Trump Tower, a large building in midtown Manhattan owned by President Donald Trump.
The 3-alarm fire was reported shortly after 5:30 p.m. EDT on Saturday, the New York City Fire Department said. One person was "seriously injured" and three firefighters suffered "non-life threatening injuries," according to the department. No other details were immediately available.
Videos posted to social media showed flames pouring out of what appeared to be one of the uppermost floors of the 58-story building. Firefighters were on scene, battling the flames.
At least four windows on the corner of the building appeared to be damaged and debris could be seen falling from the windows.
President Donald Trump tweeted that the fire was out shortly after 6:40 p.m. He said the flames were "very confined" and thanked the "men (and women)" for responding to the scene, while also touting the structure of the skyscraper.
"Fire at Trump Tower is out," he said. "Very confined (well built building). Firemen (and women) did a great job. THANK YOU!"
Keep up with this story and more by subscribing now
The building is located on Fifth Avenue, between 56th and 57th Streets. It wasn't immediately clear what started the fire. No injuries were initially reported, according to ABC 7 News.
Police appeared to have cordoned off the surrounding area as black smoke billowed from the top of the building. At least two firetrucks appeared to be on scene. The New York City Emergency Management Department and the fire department did not immediately return Newsweek's request for comment.
Home to Trump's real estate empire and the president's penthouse condo, Trump Tower was built in 1978. It houses businesses, apartments and is zoned as a mixed-use development.
Three people were injured in January after a fire broke out on the roof of the building, which gave way to a flurry of memes. The Fire Department of New York said the flames were caused by the building’s heating and ventilation system. Police said at the time that the injuries were all minor.
Trump moved from Trump Tower to the White House after taking the Oath of Office in January 2017. Melania Trump and young son Barron accompanied him on the move shortly thereafter, waiting until the school had year finished.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.