Coverage dated March 16, 2026

FDNY responding to fire at Midtown Manhattan office building near start of NYC St. Patrick

Headline from CBS News

A fire at a Midtown Manhattan office building is sending black smoke into the air near the start of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

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Reports & sources

6 articles, oldest first.

  1. CBS News

    FDNY responding to fire at Midtown Manhattan office building near start of NYC St. Patrick (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A fire at a Midtown Manhattan office building is sending black smoke into the air near the start of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

  2. FOX 5 New York

    Smoke plumes erupt near St. Patrick’s Day Parade route in Midtown | LIVE (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Officials say the fire appears to be in an HVAC system on the roof.

  3. NBC New York

    Smoke seen over Midtown before NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Large plumes of smoke could be seen over midtown Manhattan on Tuesday morning due to a reported fire not far from the start of the NYC St. Patrick’s Day...

  4. Breitbart News

    Massive Fire Breaks Out in Midtown Manhattan Close to Start of St. Patrick's Day Parade (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    A massive fire erupted in a Manhattan, New York skyscraper Tuesday morning, which was near the start of the city's St. Patrick's Day Parade.

  5. New York Post

    Massive fire burns in NYC Midtown high-rise by start of St. Patrick’s Day Parade (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A massive fire broke out in a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper Tuesday morning — close to the start of New York City's St Patrick's Day Parade, authorities said.

  6. amNewYork

    BREAKING: Massive rooftop fire in Midtown Manhattan just blocks away from St. Patrick’s Day Parade route (opens amNewYork)

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    amNewYork's feed description

    Firefighters are battling a massive fire on the roof of a Midtown Manhattan building just blocks away from the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Tuesday.

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