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