CHELSEA, Manhattan (WABC) — Firefighters are battling a massive fire that erupted at an apartment building in Manhattan on Sunday morning.
The fire broke out around 6 a.m. at a six-story building on 7th Avenue between West 22nd and 23rd streets in Chelsea.
According to the FDNY, the building where the fire started is vacant.
Video captures heavy flames engulfing and thick, black smoke billowing from the structure. Eyewitness News was on scene as firefighters try to get the fire under control and extinguish hotspots.
Residents in the neighborhood described to Eyewitness News what they saw and felt.
“Like I could feel the heat from literally across the street inside my apartment,” an eyewitness named David said. “I mean, it was crazy.”
Seventh Avenue between West 21st and 25 streets remains closed at this time as crews continue their emergency response.
There are currently no reported injuries. Nearly 200 fire and EMS personnel are responding to the scene to help battle the fire.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back later for updates.
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